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THE 

OFFICIAL HISTORY 



OF THE 



FIFTH DIVISION 

U. S. A. 



During the Period of its Organiza- 
tion and of its Operations in the 
European World War, 1917-1919 



The Red Diamond (Meuse) Division 



1919 

Published by 

The Society of the Fifth Division 

208 Ouray Building, Washington, D. C. 



Headquabters Fifth Dmsioif, 

A. P. O. No. 745, A. E. F., Luxembourg, 

June 1st, 1919. 

This "Official History of the Fifth Division, United States Army, during the period of 
its organization and of its operations in the European World War, 1917-1919," is published 
for the information and guidance of all those who may desire to inquire into the record of 
this Division. 

By command of Major General Ely: 

C. A. TaoTT, 

Chief of Staff. 



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PREFACE 

The Fifth Division did not win the war. In submitting the 
history of its oj^erations in the greatest conflict of all time this Division 
does not claim that it is the all-important American division ^vithout 
which the Allied victory could not have been won. Acrimonious dis- 
cussions as to which of the gallant units of the American Expedition- 
ary Forces was the best have been made no part of this work. Neither 
has it been the intention to sully the records of other divisions nor to 
lessen in a single particular the honor due any of those organizations 
whose combined efforts, well directed by Corps, Army and General 
Headquarters, led to the greatest achievement that has ever exalted 
American arms. 

There is glory enough for all. The Red Diamond Division 
desires only to claim its just share. Reaching France in the spring 
of 1918, the various units were assembled in training areas, and after 
six weeks of preliminary instruction entered a sector of the Vosges 
front. The monotony and peace of those formerly quiet mountain 
sectors were rudely shattered by the active patrolling and frequent 
raiding carried out by our men from the time of their introduction to 
the trenches. The brilliant seizure and fortification of Frapelle ended 
the Fifth's experience in trench warfare. 

In the St. Mihiel operation the Fifth Division successfully 
reached every objective on scheduled time, advancing seven and one- 
half kilometers and captin-ing many prisoners and much material. It 
tarried long enough in the sector to stabilize its lines and to help 
clinch the drive that had to be a success. 

Then the Red Diamond entered the battle between the Argonne 
and the river jMeuse, undertaking one of the most difficult tasks that 
ever faced an American division. In the fierce and continued fighting 
that finally won for us the Bois des Rappes many a man earned well 
the name of hero. Those eleven days of trial and exposure and 
advance under terrible concentration of enemy artillery, machine 
gun and rifle fire from three directions served as the furnace in which 
was tested and tempered the metal of the Fifth Division. 

It is in the crossing of the Meuse and the rapid conquest of the 
territory eastward that the Fifth Division lays its chief claim to fame. 
It is that achievement which gives the Fifth its name, the Meuse 
Division. Wliile the eyes of America were following the speedy ad- 
vance of others of her divisions toward the famous city of Sedan, the 
Red Diamond men forced the crossing of the Meuse river and the 
Canal de I'Est in the face of dominating heights that were almost 



6 History of tlic Fifth Division 

impregnable and which were overcome only by sheer bravery and 
Yankee determination. The establishment of this bridgehead forced 
the Germans to loosen their hold on the whole river front and heights 
southward for a distance of some ten kilometers wliere our French 
allies had been hammering vainly for weeks. This has been character- 
ized by the Commander-in-Chief as "one of the most brilliant military 
feats in the history of the American Army in France." The Fifth 
Division established bridgelieads for both her neighboring divisions, 
but without waiting for them pushed out alone over the heights and 
through the Foret de Woevre, liberating eleven villages, advancing 
eighteen kilometers beyond the river and taking nearly two hundred 
square kilometers of territory before the Armistice stopped the vic- 
torious pursuit of the enemy which the Red Diamond had vanquished. 

This history is a true record of the accomplishments of the Fifth 
Division, as accurate as human effort can make it. The authorities 
are the field messages, battle maps, operation rejiorts, and other offi- 
cial documents of tlie Division, to which has been added the testimony 
of many of the officers and men who helped to achieve the deeds herein 
recoimted. There are doul)tless minor inaccuracies and inconsis- 
tencies; no two eye-witnesses ever see alike; moreover, some of the 
important actors gave their lives in the combat and many have left the 
Division since hostilities ceased. Casualty reports are the latest and 
the most authentic obtainable. The list of men missing in action is 
necessarily unsatisfactory, but it has been brought up-to-date to the 
time of publication and is as true as diligent search of the Statistical 
Section can make it. The future may discover the fate or where- 
abouts of some of our missing men, but the corrections brought out by 
time will be only minor and of unimportant detail. 

The members of the Fifth Division have co-operated willingly 
and loyally to make this history possible. The actual work of com- 
piling the material and writing the history has been done by Second 
Lieutenant Kenj^on Stevenson, Twenty-first Field Ai'tillery, who 
has devoted months of careful and intense studj^ to the task of verify- 
ing all facts and setting them forth in tlie most interesting manner 
possible. The maps showing the operations of the Division are the 
work of Regimental Sergeant Major Willard B. Prince of the G-2, 
General Staff Section. The photographs were taken by the Signal 
Cor])s. Aviation Section, and tlie Seventh Engineers. The whole has 
been carefully gone over, coi-rectcd and re\ise(l by a board of officers 
appointed for the purpose, each of whom has been a member of the 
Division during most of its stay in France. 



TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Page 

Preface ;. 5 

Poem — Red Diamond 12 

Fifth Division Units • 15 

PART I. COMMAND AND ADMINISTRATION 

Major General John E. McMahon 17 

Major General Hanson E. Ely 19 

Brigadier General Joseph C. Castner 23 

Brigadier General Walter H. Gordon 27 

Brigadier General Paul B. Malone 29 

Brigadier General Clement A. F. Flagler 31 

Brigadier General T. B. Dugan 35 

Brigadier General W. C. Rivers 37 

The Fifth Division General Stall' 38 

PART II. HISTORY 
Chapter 

I. Organization and Training 19 

II. Trench Warfare — Frapelle 59 

III. The St. Mihiel Operation 85 

IV. Winning the Bois des Rappes 127 

V. The Advance to the Meiise 179 

VI. Crossing the Meuse 199 

VII. From the Meuse to the Loison 227 

VIII. In the Army of Occupation 265 

IX. Fifth Field ArtiUery Brigade after St. Mihiel 277 

PART III. APPENDIX 

1. Important Field Orders of Fifth Division 293 

2. Winners of Decorations 316 

3. Fifth Division Citations 321 

4. Advances and Square Kilometers Gained 341 

5. Materiel Captured by Fifth Division 341 

6. Prisoners Captured by Fifth Division 343 

7. Enemy Units Opposed by Fifth Division 345 

8. Tables of Fifth Division Casualties 347 

9. Fifth Division Personnel Taken Prisoner 353 

10. Fifth Division Personnel Missing in Action 354 

11. Armies and Army Corps 356 

12. Locations of Fifth Division Headquarters 357 

13. Station List of May 11, 1919 358 

14. Battlefield Monuments of the Fifth Division 360 

15. The Fifth Division Crest 363 

16. Roster of Officers Who Served with Fifth Division 365 

17. Constitution of the Society of the Fifth Division 419 



LIST OF MAPS AND PHOTOGRAPHS 
MAPS 

Opposite 
Page 

Training areas, battle sectors and routes of travel of Fifth Division 52 

The Anould Sector 60 

The St. Die Sector 66 

The Frapelle Operation 76 

General Map of the St. Miliiel Operation 86 

Fifth Division Sector in the St. Mihiel Operation 120 

Operations of the Fifth Division west of the Meuse • 180 

Operations of Fifth Division east of the Meuse 236 

General Map of the Meuse-Argonne Operations 254 

Enemy Order of Battle in Meuse-Argonne Operations 256 

Areas held by Fifth Division in Army of Occupation 272 



PHOTOGRAPHIC PJ.ATES 

The Crest of the Fifth Division, U. S. A. (in colors) Frontispiece 2 

Major General John E. McMahon 16 

Major General Hanson E. Ely 20 

Brigadier General Joseph C. Castner 24 

Brigadier General Walter H. Gordon 26 

Brigadier General Paul B. Malone 28 

Brigadier General Clement A. F. Flagler 32 

Brigadier General Thomas B. Dugan 34 

Major General McMahon and his Staff after the St. Mihiel Operation 40 

Studying the Battle Map of the fighting in Bois des Rappes 44 

Preparing for re-entrance of Fifth Division into Meuse-Argonne fight 46 

Barracks built by the Seventh Engineers 56 

An emplacement of the Fourteenth Machine Gun Battalion in the Vosges. . . 62 

Keeping an eye on the Boche, in a front-line 0. P. of the Sixth Infantry. ... 66 
A gun of Battery D, Twenty-first Field Artillery, in action during the Frapelle 

engagement 72 

What the Huns did to the village of Neuviller-sur-Fave 76 

Vieville-en-Haye 88 

Regnieville-en-Haye 90 

Dugouts at St. Jacques, used as Division P. C. in the St. Mihiel Drive 92 

Thiaucourt, taken with many prisoners and much material 94 

Tenth Brigade P. C. during the St. Mihiel Drive 98 

The Metz Bridge 100 

The sector of the Fifth Division seen from airplane 104 



List of Maps and Photograpltti 9 

Opposite 
Page 

The head of a column of 363 German prisoners 110 

For a week preceding their entrance into the Meuse-Argonne fight the men 

lived in the Foret de Hesse 128 

It took strenuous work by the Seventh Engineers to make the roads passable. 130 

Ferme de la Madeleine 1 32 

General McMahon and members of Division Staff 131 

Cunel ' 136 

Wooden tanks used by the Germans 138 

More than six hundred of the Red Diamond men had fallen 110 

Bois des Rappes 1 12 

It was in shell-holes like this that our troops lay during the week of fighting 

around Bois des Rappes Ill 

Bois des Rappes as "seen" by aero-camera 146 

The troops had entered the areas subjected to shell-fire wlien they camped 

near Nantillois 118 

Bethincourt, near Dead Man's Hill 150 

Buildings on Ferme de Madeleine, where Brigade P. ( '.'s were located . 152 

Our aero-squadron helped reconnoitre the enemy's lines 158 

It was only on the 20th that the rolling kitchens could be gotten up close 

enough to give the front-line doughboys a feed of hot " Corned Willie " ... 162 

It was a wonderful feeUng to be able to hunt out the cooties 168 

Brieulles 180 

Even a stone quarry afforded fine shelter 182 

No wonder the men in the front fines had to exist on cold chow 184 

Aincreville 186 

It was up this heavily wired slope that the third battalion of the Sixth Infantry 

had to charge to wrest Cote 252 from the enemy 188 

Clery-le-Grand 190 

The Meuse valley east of Brieulles was flat and open 192 

Clery-le-Petit 194 

The Punchbowl with Doulcon in the distance 196 

The first foot bridge across the river Meuse 200 

Company E of the Sixth Infantry was caught in the open river bottom 202 

Where part of Eleventh Infantry won Liny-devant-Dun and southern 

slopes of HiU 260 204 

One foot bridge across the canal, at the site of the old bridge destroyed by 

the Boche 206 

Dun-sur-Meuse from an altitude of three and one-half miles 208 

Not many prisoners were taken in our fierce assaults but those who were 

spared were forced to help carry back our wounded men 210 

Site of foot bridge over river south of Clery-le-Petit 212 

Dun-sur-Meuse on its round topped hill 214 

Liny-devant-Dun and Hill 260 216 

Milly-devant-Dun 218 



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Prisoners taken in the fighting around Dun 220 

A heavy pontoon bridge was constructed at Dun 222 

Repairing one of the bridges in Dun 224 

The great liill called Cote St. Germain 228 

Vilosnes 230 

Murvaux 232 

Lion-devant-Dun 234 

Fontaines 236 

BrandeviUe 238 

Remoiville 240 

Louppy 242 

Jametz 244 

Five civilians liberated in Louppy 246 

Mouzay 248 

Charmois Chateau 250 

When news came that the Armistice would go into effect 252 

The first mail in two weeks 254 

A few of the guns left by the Germans 266 

Major General Hanson E. Ely, Brigadier Generals Joseph C. Castner and 

Paul B. Malone and their staffs at Longuyon 268 

The Sixth Infantry had the honor of becoming the garrison of Treves, 

Germany 270 

Longwy, where Germans abandoned large stores of war material 272 

One of the Fifth Division battle monuments 274 

Smoke resulting from a direct hit on Boche ammunition dump 278 

Well-concealed " 155 " position during St. Mihiel drive 280 

Receiving orders at a well-concealed gun position 282 

Moving up a " forward 75 " 284 

Heavy artillery on the way to Germany 286 



"The feat of arms which marks especially the Division's ability 
as a figliting unit was the crossing of the Meuse River and tlie 
establishment of a bridgehead on the eastern bank. This opera- 
tion was one of the most brilliant military feats in the history of 
the American Army in France."- — Extract of Letter from Gen- 
eral Pershing to Division Commanderj dated April 30th, 1919. 



RED DIAMOND 

Who held high Violu's tortured mass 
And guarded well each mountain pass 
That linked La France to Belle Alsace? 
Red Diamond ! 

WIio drove the Hun from out Frapelle, 
Patrolled him out of l-'ontenelle, 
From Ban-de-Sapt, and Plaine near Celles ? 
Red Diamond ! 

From Regnieville to Souleuvre Ferme, 
Thru Bois de Claude, des Grandes Portions, 
Who forced the Huns as they came on ? 
Red Diamond ! 

Le Bois des Rappes, de la Pultiere, 
Cold Andon stream, the Clery freres, 
Witnessed the valor of men who wear 
Red Diamond ! 

Across the Meuse, the order read, 
The Army's hosts must next be led; 
To blast the way the Fifth was sped — 
Red Diamond ! 

Swam river and canal, and stormed 
The heights on which the Huns were formed; 
From Dun to Remoiville there swarmed 
Red Diamond ! 

The thought of peace stayed not their hand; 
After tlie foe, across the land. 
They sped, a freeing, fighting band — 
Red Diamond ! 

On pine-clad hills among tlie Vosges, 
Near Remberconrt, and where Meuse flows. 
In glory sleeps, in last repose, 
Red Diamond ! 

For all that we hold high and dear, 
Each facing death without a fear. 
Men fought to keep its honor clear — 
Red Diamond ! 

The diamond cuts; it has no wear; 
Its brilliance sparkles everywhere; 
The jewel prize, in stern warfare — 
Red Diamond ! 

— H. P. 



PART I 
COMMAND AND ADMINISTRATION 



THE FIFTH DIVISION 

Ninth Infantry Brigade: 
Sixtieth Infantry. 
Sixty-first Infantry. 
Fourteenth Machine Gun Battahon. 

Tentli Infantry Brigade: 
Sixth Infantry. 
Eleventh Infantry. 
Fifteenth JNIachine Gun Battalion. 

Fifth Field Artillery Brigade: 
Nineteenth Field Artillery. 
Twentieth Field Artillery. 
Twenty-first Field Artillery. 
Fifth Trench Mortar Battery. 

Seventh Engineers. 

Thirteenth Machine Gun Battalion. 

Ninth Field Signal Battalion. 

Seventh Engineer Train. 

Fifth Supply Train. 

Fifth Ammunition Train. 

Fifth Sanitary Train: 

Field Hospitals 17, 25, 29 and 30. 
Ambulance Companies 17, 2.j, 2!) and 30. 

Fifth Headquarters Troop. 

Fifth Military Police. 

Fifth Mobile Ordnance Repair Shop. 

Fifth Mobile Veterinary Section. 

Service Park Units Nos. 322. 393 and 395. 

U. S. Ai-my Post Office No. 74.5. 

Sales Commissary Unit No. 302, Q. M. C. 

Clothing Unit No. 304, Q. M. C. 

Salvage Unit No. 301, Q. M. C. 

Mobile Laundry Company No. 319, Q. M. C. 

Clothing and Bath Unit No. 323, Q. M. C. 

Bakery Company No. 322, Q. M. C, 



MAJOR GENERAL JOHN E. McMAHON 




AJOR General John E. McMahon became the 
first actual Commanding General of the Fifth 
Division when he assumed command at Camp 
Logan, Houston, Texas, on January 1st, 1918. 
General McMahon directed the training of the 
Division in the LTnited States, its movement 
overseas and its participation in the fighting in 
the Vosges sectors, the St. Mihiel Operation 
and the first phase of the Meuse-Argonne battle. 
General MclNIahon was born in New York on the eighth of 
December, 1860. After taking the A. B. degree at Fordham College 
in 1880, he entered the United States Military Academy in 1882. 
On July 1st, 1886, he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the 
Fourth Field Artillery. He was promoted to First Lieutenant 
November 28th, 1892. 

During the Spanish-American War, Lieutenant McMahon 
became, on May 12th, 1898, a Captain, Assistant Adjutant General. 
He graduated from the Artillery School in 1898. On July 5th, 
1899, he became a Major in the Thirty-first Ir.fantry. On the suc- 
cessful termination of the Philippine campaign, in which Major Mc- 
Mahon participated, he was honorably mustered out on June 18th, 
1901, having meanwhile been appointed Captain of Artillery on 
January 25th, 1901. 

On January 25th, 1907, Captain McMahon was promoted to 
Major in the Artillery Corjis, but he was shortly assigned to the 
Field Artillery. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel 
on May 3rd, 1911, and served on the General Staff from 1911 to 1914. 
He became Colonel on June 3rd, 1916. 

Following the entry of the United States into the World War, 
Colonel McMahon was appointed Brigadier General, National 
Army, on August 29th, 1917, and assumed command of the 167th 
Field Artillery Brigade of the Ninety-second Division, at Camp Dix, 
New Jersey. General McMahon held this command until the latter 
part of December, when he was directed to take command of the 



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18 History of the Fifth Division 

Fifth Division, Regular Aniiy, being organized at Camp Logan, 
Texas. 

General McMahon was promoted to rank of Major General 
on February Gth, 1018. Under his direction the Fifth Division suc- 
cessfully completed its preliminary training in the quiet Anould 
and St. Die sectors of the Vosges Mountains and carried out its 
mission in helping reduce the St. Mihiel salient in September, 1918. 

General INIcMahon was relieved of command of the Fifth Divi- 
sion on October 10th, 1918, and then assigned to the Forty-first 
Division. 



MAJOR GENERAL HAXSOX E. ELY 

A military organization is frequently compared to a machine, 
and the division with its many and varied units falls most readily 
into this classification. The success or failure of such a machine can- 
not be attributed to individual persons or units for they form but 
cogs in the mechanism of the structure. Nevertheless, upon the wise 
direction of the efforts of that machine depends the degree of accom- 
plishment that comes to the division. 

Thus was the glorious achievement of the Fifth Division made 
under the noteworthy and efficient leadership of INIajor General 
Hanson E. Ely. General Ely was the man who had the ability to 
co-ordinate all the different forces of his division and to employ 
them at their maximum capacity. It was he who directed his troops 
where pressure meant victory, who urged weary and war-worn men 
to extra effort when that added exertion brought sweet gains to the 
Allied cause and bitter defeat to a strong enemy. With such a man 
as its commander the Red Diamond takes its place among the best 
American divisions engaged in the European World War. 

jNIajor General Ely is an excellent example of the rise of younger 
men to power in crises, for he is only fifty-two years of age. He was 
born in Independence, Iowa, in the year 1867. At the age of nine- 
teen he entered the United States Military Academy at West Point, 
New York, where he was graduated in 1891. 

Upon receiving his commission. Second Lieutenant Ely was 
assigned to the Twenty-second Infantry. In the year 1897-98 he 
was ^lilitary Instructor at the University of Iowa, and in 1898 was 
promoted to the rank of first lieutenant. During the years 1899 and 

1900 Lieutenant Ely served in the Philippines, on the Staff of 
General Lloyd Wheaton, where in 1899 he was also in command of 
General Funston's Scouts. 

In 1901 came a second promotion and Captain Ely was assigned 
to the Twenty-sixth Infantry, serving as Adjutant General of the 
Fourth District of Southern Luzon. From May to December of 

1901 Captain Ely was Adjutant of his regiment. From 1901 to 1903 
he acted as recruiting officer in Des ]Moines, Iowa, and he was in 
the School of the Line and Army Staff College in 1905 and 1906. 
In 1907 Captain Ely had charge of the mapping of the Philippine 
Islands. From 1908 to 1912 he served as INIajor of Philippine Scouts. 
In December, 1912, Captain Ely was transferred to the Nineteenth 
Infantry, with which he remained until ]March, 1913, M'hen he was 
promoted to a majority and assigned to the Seventh Infantry. 

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Major General Hanson E. El// 21 

Major Ely particijjated in the A'era Cruz Expedition from 
jNIarch to Aug'u.st, 191-4. and from Se2)teml)er, 1!)1.). to May, 191<>. 
was at the ^Var College. Next he was Chief of Start" of the El Paso 
District, in which capacity he served vmtil January, 1917. In March. 
1917, he was jjromoted to Lieutenant Colonel, but was unassigned. 

When the Ignited States entered the World ^Var, lieutenant 
Colonel Ely became a member of the War Department Mission which 
visited the English and French Fronts from May 28th to July 1.5th, 
1917. Upon completion of the Mission, Lieutenant Colonel VAy 
was made Provost Marshal (xcneral of the American Exjjeditionary 
Forces, remaining in that position till August iJOth, 1917. AVhile 
serving as Provost Marshal General he was promoted to be Colonel 
and detailed to the General Staff on August .5th. 

On Sejjtember 1st, 1917, Colonel Ely became Chief of Staff of 
the First Division, serving in that capacity when that division took 
over its first front-line trenches in the Luneville sector in Octol)er. 
Colonel Ely was given command of the Twenty-eighth Infantry on 
December 1.5th, 1917. and in those early days "northwest of Toul" 
he directed his regiment with skill and ability. AVhen the First 
Division was thrown against the onrushing Germans north of Mon- 
didier it was Colonel Ely's Twenty-eighth Infantry that brilliantly 
seized the village of Cautigny and then held it through days of ter- 
rible counter-attacks and punishing rejirisal fire. 

July 12th. 1918, Colonel Ely became a Brigadier General and on 
the 1.5th assumed command of the Third Brigade of the Second 
Division. General Ely's l)rigade was in the Soissons Offensive from 
July 18th until July 21st. and the St. JNIihiel Operation of September 
12-1 7th. The Third Brigade then joined the Fourth French Army 
at ]M<)nt Blanc, taking part in the fierce engagements there between 
October 3rd and 11th. Under the leadership of General Ely the 
Third Brigade captured more than seven thousand prisoners. 

On October 13th General Ely was promoted to the rank of 
Major General and on the 17tli he joined and assumed command of 
the Fifth Division, fighting north of Montfaucon. Under his com- 
mand the Red Diamond Division cajitured Bois des Rappes, forced 
the crossing of the Meuse River and advanced eighteen kilometers 
eastward, almost to Longuyf)n, before the Armistice stopped hostil- 
ities. When the Third Army was formed for the occupation of (Ger- 
many, Major General Ely was designated as Commander of the Line 
of Communications. His division was stationed in Luxembourg for 
the performance of the duties of maintaining the lines of connnunica- 
tion for the Army of Occu]jation. 



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General Ely was cited by the First Division for gallantry in 
action at Cantigny. and again by the Second Division for the Sois- 
sons, St. ^Nlihiel and Mont Elanc Offensives. He was decorated with 
the Lesion of Honor h\- Mai'shal Petain and has been awarded four 
Croix de Guerres with palm. General Pershing has bestowed upon 
him also tlie Distingushed Service Medal. 



BRIGADIER GENERAL JOSEPH C. CASTNER 

Brigadier General Joseph C. Castner commanded the Ninth 
Infantry Brigade in all its operations as a part of the Fifth Division, 
American Expeditionary Forces. He was born in New Brunswick, 
New Jersey, November 18th, 1869. In 1891 he was graduated from 
Rutgers College with degree of Civil Engineer. On August 1st, 1891, 
he was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the United States Army 
and assigned to the Fourth Infantry for duty. He has since been 
promoted as follows : First Lieutenant, Fourth Infantry, April 28th, 
1898; Captain, Squadron Philippine Cavalry, April 23rd, 1900; Cap- 
tain, Fourth Infantry, February 2nd, 1901; IVIajor, Twenty-first 
Infantry, August 27th, 1913; Lieutenant Colonel, Sixth Infantry, 
May 13th, 1917; Colonel, Thirty-eighth Infantry, August 5th, 1917; 
Brigadier General, Ninth Brigade, April 12th, 1918. He attended 
the Infantry and Cavalry School in 189.5, and was in the War Col- 
lege in 1915. 

Prior to the ^Vorld War, General Castner had already dis- 
tinguished himself. While a Lieutenant he rendered great service 
to the American Government as an explorer in Alaska. In the 
Philippines, for his services with the Tagalog Scouts, he was pro- 
moted to a Captaincy in the Philippine Squadron of Cavalry, which 
commission he held until receiving a captaincy in the Regular Army. 
Later he served as Constructing Quartermaster in both Honolulu 
and in Yellowstone National Park. While yet a CajJtain, he com- 
manded the Second Battalion, Fourteenth Infantry, and under his 
training that battalion made an unequaled record in known distance 
firing. ^Miile a Major he was Adjutant General of the National 
Guard of the District of Columbia, which he developed to a high 
state of efficiency. As Colonel of the Thirty-eighth Infantry he in- 
stilled that fighting spirit which won for that regiment its fame as 
the "Rock of the Marne." 

As Brigadier General he took command of the Ninth Infantry 
Brigade. In the quiet Anould and St. Die sectors he gave the units 
of the Brigade effective training for the big operations that were to 
follow. In the St. Mihiel Offensive, General Castner's brigade was 
at first in reserve with the Tenth Brigade in line. When passage 
of lines was made he pushed his outpost lines up near to the Hinden- 
burg Line. In the first phase of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive his 
Brigade cajitured Cunel and drove the enemy from the Bois-de-la- 
Pultiere and the northwestern Bois-de-Foret. In the second phase 
of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive General Castner's Brigade cap- 

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Brigadier General Joseph C. Castner 25 

tured Aincreville, Clery-le-Grand, Clery-le-Petit, Bois de Babie- 
mont, the Punchbowl and Doulcon. Then the Brigade forced the 
difficult crossing of the river IMeuse and fighting northward captured 
in succession Dun-sur-Meuse, Milly-devant-Dun, Lion-devant-Dun, 
Cote St. Germain, Charniois Chateau, Mouzay, and the Foret-de- 
Woevre. 

In appreciation for his services in the Meuse-Argonne Opera- 
tion, General Castner was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal. 
He has been cited in Fifth Division Orders. General Castner is a 
man's man, a soldier and a leader. In mental and physical alertness, 
in devotion to duty, in zeal and energy, he is an examjjle, alike to men 
and officers. There is no man in his brigade who will not gladly join 
him at any time for any duty. While his brigade formed part of 
the Ai'my of Occujjation, General Castner took the course of instruc- 
tion at the Ai-mv Center of Artillerv Studies at Trier, Germany. 



MAJOR GENERAL WALTER H. GORDON 

Major General Walter H. Gordon took command of the Tenth 
Infantry Brigade at the time of its organization as a part of the 
Fifth Division and commanded it throughout its training period and 
the trench warfare of the Vosges sectors. He was horn June 24th, 
1863, in Mississippi. He entered the United States IVIilitary Acad- 
emy in 1882 and was commissioned Second Lieutenant of the Twelfth 
Infantry on July 1st, 1886. 

Lieutenant Gordon was promoted to First Lieutenant of In- 
fantry on Xovemher 30th, 1892. During the Sjianish- American 
War he became, on June 29th, 1898, Major of the First Delaware 
Infantry. On Septem])er 21st he was promoted to Colonel of that 
regiment, and at the close of hostilities he was honorably mustered 
out. Promotion to Captain of Infantry came INIarch 2nd. 1899. 

From 1907 to 1909 Cajitain Gordon was a member of the Gen- 
eral Staff. He was promoted to Major on March 23rd, 1909. From 
April 2nd, 1910, to August ll-th, 1913, Major Gordon served as 
Inspector General. He was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel of In- 
fantry on September 13th, 1914. In that year he was at the Army 
War College. On July 1st, 1916. he was promoted to rank of Colonel. 

Colonel Gordon was made Brigadier General, National Army, 
on August 31st, 1917. He took command of the Tenth Infantry 
Brigade, organized from the Sixth and Eleventh Infantry at Camp 
Forrest, Georgia, on December 1st, 1917. 

^Vliile the Fifth Division was occupying the St. Die sector 
General Gordon was placed in direct command of an operation to 
capture the village of Frapelle in the valley of the Fave River, above 
St. Die. The operation was brilliantly carried out by the Sixth 
Infantry on /August 17th, 1918, according to General Gordon's 
plans. General Gordon was promoted to rank of Major General on 
August 26th and left the Tenth Brigade to assume command of the 
Sixth Division. 



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BRIGADIER GENERAL PAUL B. MALONE 

Brigadier General Paul B. Malone came to the Fifth Division 
just after it had completed its training in the quiet sectors of the 
Vosges. With that same vigor and forceful ability that had char- 
acterized his command of the Twenty-third Infantry of the Second 
Division in its operations in the summer of 1918, General Malone 
led the Tenth Infantry Brigade through the St. Mihiel Offensive, 
the taking of Bois des Rappes, the crossing of the Meuse, the drive 
across the heights to the Loison River and during the Army of Occu- 
pation. 

General Malone was born at ISIiddletown, New York, May 8, 
1872. He was graduated from the LTnited States INIilitary Academy 
and appointed Second Lieutenant, Thirteenth Infantry, June 2nd, 
1894. In April, 1898, he was promoted to First Lieutenant, Thir- 
teenth Infantry. During the Santiago Campaign in 1898, Lieuten- 
ant Malone served as a staff officer in General Wikof's brigade of 
General Kent's Division. From 1899 to 1901 he served as Staff 
Officer and in command of troops in the Philippines. 

He was promoted to rank of Captain in 1901, and from 1901 to 
190.5 was Instructor in the Department of Chemistry at West Point. 
Captain Malone was with the Twenty-seventh Infantry in Cuba in 
1906, where he served as Provost Marshal and later as Judge Advo- 
cate in the Army of Cuban Pacification, 1906-1908. He was honor 
graduate of the Army School of the Line in 1909 and a graduate of 
the Army Staff College in 1910. In 1911 and 1912 he was on the 
General Staff at Washington, D. C. From 1913 to 1916 he served 
with the Second Infantry at Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands. 

July 12th. 1916, Captain Malone was promoted to Major, and 
became Chief of Staff of Eagle Pass District, Texas, where he served 
till January, 1917. He was promoted to be Lieutenant Colonel on 
June 26th, 1917, and was officer in charge of Training Camps in the 
Central Department until July, 1917. 

Lieutenant Colonel IMalone joined the A. E. F. in July, 1917, 
and became a member of the Operations Section, General Staff, 
G. H. Q. He was promoted to be Colonel August 5th, 1917, and 
became Chief of the Traning Section of the General Staff, G. H. Q., 
in which capacity he served until February 12th, 1918. 

Colonel IVIalone then took command of the Twenty-third In- 
fantry, of the Third Brigade. Second Division. He skillfully com- 
manded that regiment in its training and in the Sommedieu sector, 

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30 History of the Fifth Division 

in the Chateau-Thierry Operations and in the Aisne-Marne Offensive 
between Soissons and Rheims. 

On August 25th, 1918, Colonel Malone took command of the 
Tenth Infantry Brigade, Fifth Division. Under his leadership the 
Tenth Brigade made its drive of nearly eight kilometers in the St. 
IVIihiel Offensive, and in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive gloriously 
captured the Bois des Rappes, forced the difficult crossing of the 
river Meuse and rapidly cleai'ed the eastern heights, taking the vil- 
lages of Brieulles, Liny-devant-Dun, Fontaines, Vilosnes, Brande- 
ville, Jametz, Reinoiville and Louppy and penetrating eighteen kilo- 
meters beyond the Meuse before the Armistice stopped hostilities. 
He was appointed Brigadier General October 1st, 1918. 

General Malone was cited in Orders of the Tenth French Corps 
and of the French Army of the Xorth and Northeast. He was also 
cited by the Second Division and by the Fifth Division. He was 
made an Officer of the Legion of Honor by the French Government 
and received the Croix de Guerre with two palms and one gold star. 
For his able and meritorious services with the Fifth Division Gen- 
eral Malone was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal. 



MAJOR GENERAL CLEMENT A. F. FLAGLER 

Major General, then Colonel, Clement A. F. Flagler was com- 
mander of the Seventh Engineer Regiment during its early training 
period in the United States, and of the Fifth Field Artillery Brigade 
from the time of its organization, through the St. Mihiel operation 
of Septemher, 1918, to October 9, 1918. He was born in Georgia on 
August 17th, 1867. After receiving a B. S. degree at Griswold 
College in 1885 he entered the United States IVIilitary Academy at 
West Point. New York. 

On June 12th, 1889, he became an additional Second Lieuten- 
ant of Engineers, and on April 1st, 1890, was appointed Second 
Lieutenant of Engineers. Lieutenant Flagler attended and grad- 
uated from the Engineer School of Api^lication in 1892. He was 
promoted to First Lieutenant October 4th, 189-t. 

During the war with Spain, Lieutenant Flagler was appointed 
temporary Major of Engineers on June 8th, 1898. His promotion 
to grade of regular Captain came July 5th, 1898. On December 
31st, 1898. he was given honorable discharge as temporary JNLijor. 
Captain Flagler was promoted to Major on May .5th, 190(5, and on 
February 27th, 1913, to Lieutenant Colonel. He was in the Army 
War College in 1914. 

After America's declaration of war on Germany Lieutenant 
Colonel Flagler was appointed Colonel on iNIay 1.5th, 1917, and 
when the Seventh Engineers were organized in July Colonel Flagler 
became Commanding Officer of the neAv regiment. In December 
the Seventh Engineers were assigned to the Fifth Division just be- 
ing organized. Then Colonel Flagler was directed to take command 
of the Fifth Field Artillery Brigade, organized with the Nineteenth, 
Twentieth and Twenty-first Field Artillery at Camp Stanley, Leon 
Springs, Texas. 

Colonel Flagler assumed command of the brigade on December 
31st. 1917, receiving the rank of Brigadier General on February 7th, 
1918. General Flagler's brigade did not sail for France until May, 
1918, a month later than the Infantry Brigades of the Fifth Division. 
The Artillery Brigade proceeded to Camp la Valdahon for instruc- 
tion and then joined its division in the St. Die sector of the Vosges. 
General Flagler commanded the Fifth Division Artillery during the 
St. Mihiel Operation and when the Fifth Division moved out of the 
sector, the Fifth Field Artillery Brigade w^as detached and became 
Sector Artillery. 

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Major General Clement A. F. Flagler 33 

Genei-al Flagler was relieved of command of the Fifth Field 
Artillery Brigade on October 9th, 1918, and was given command 
of the Third Corps Artillery. He was promoted to the rank of 
Major General on October 17th, 1918, and later took command of 
the Forty-second DiAision. 



BRIGADIER GENERAL THOMAS B. DUGAN 

Brigadier General Thomas B. Dugan was born in Baltimore, 
jMaryland, on Jnly 27, 1858. He entered the U. S. jNIilitary Academy 
and graduated with the class of 1882, being assigned to the 10th Cav- 
alry as an additional Second Lieutenant on June 13, 1882. His next 
assignment was to the 3d Cavalry as Second Lieutenant on June 26, 
1882. Promotion to First Lieutenant came on October 29, 1888, 
and to Captain on July 9, 1898, being assigned to the 7th Cavalry 
on the same date. He transferred to the 12th Cavalry on March 8, 
1901. He received his Majority and assignment to the 4th Cavalry on 
October 28, 1906, and transferred back to the 12th Cavahy, December 
19, 1906, but on September 17, 1911, was reassigned to the 4th Cav- 
alry. His promotion to Lieutenant Colonel. Cavalry, came on July 
30. 1912. On June 10, 1913, he was assigned to the 6th Cavalry, and 
was promoted to Colonel on December o, 1915, and was in com- 
mand of the 9th Cavalry, stationed in the Philippines, when war on 
Germany was declared. 

General Dugan served in Ai'my Posts in Arizona, Colorado, 
Oklahoma, Texas and Missouri until 1898. He participated in the 
campaign against Santiago, Cuba, in 1898, in the battle of San Juan 
July 1-3, 1898, and the siege of Santiago. He served in Cuba 
in 1901 and in the Philippines in 1905 and 1916. 

Colonel Dugan was appointed Brigadier General August 25, 
1917, and returned to tlie States on October 3. 1917. exercising com- 
mand as follows: 

161st Depot Brigade, 86th Division, October to 
December, 1917. 

Brigade and Field Officers School, December, 
1917, to May, 1918. 

169th Infantry Brigade, 85th Division, May to 
October, 1918. 

70th Infantry Brigade, 35th Division, October to 
December, 1918. 

35th Division, December, 1918, to May, 1919. 

10th Infantry Brigade, 5th Division, May to 
July, 1919, 

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36 History of the Fifth Division 

Brigadier General Dugan went overseas with the 85th Division, 
in command of the 169th Infantry Brigade, and was decorated with 
the Distinguished Servce Medal by the Commander-in-Chief. He 
returned to the United States in command of the 10th Infantry Bri- 
gade, 5th Division, on July 26, 1919, and shortly after his arrival 
was relieved of that command and placed in command of the Over- 
seas Replacement Depot, Camp Meade, Maryland. 



BRIGADIER GENERAL WILLIAM C. RIVERS* 

Brigadier Genei'al William C. Rivers commanded the Fifth 
Field Artillery Brigade during the latter period of its occupation 
of the old St. Mihiel sector and in the Army of Occupation. He 
was born in Tennessee on January 11th, 1866. He entered the Mili- 
tary Academy at West Point in 1883, and on June 12th, 1887, was 
commissioned Second Lieutenant of the First Cavalry. 

Lieutenant Rivers was promoted to First Lieutenant of Cav- 
alry on August 18th, 1894, and to Captain February 2nd, 1901. 
Dm-ing 1903 and 1904 he was on the General Staff. Promotion to 
Major came March 11th, 1911, and to Lieutenant Colonel and Col- 
onel of Cavahy on July 1st, 1916. 

Colonel Rivers was promoted to Brigadier General and assigned 
to conmiand the Fifth Field Artillery Brigade on October 14th, 
1918. On March 10th, 1919, he was relieved of command to return 
to the United States. 



*No portrait of Brigadier General William C. Rivers was available at time of publication. 



THE GENERAL STAFF 

AVliile the command of the Division is exercised by the Com- 
manding General, nevertheless it is impossible for one man to study, 
understand and execute all the details that enter into the exercise of 
command and leadershijj. Accordingly, to assist him in his task, 
the Division Commander has a group or staff of exjierts. 

The Commanding General concerns himself with the broader 
and more important questions of tactics and strategy and the military 
policy of his division. In order to relieve him of all details concerned 
with the running of the smaller units and to give him ample oppor- 
tunity to study the broader aspects of operations, training, adminis- 
trative j^olicy, etc., the Cxcneral Staff is provided. 

The one purpose of this staff is to assist the commander in his 
misson, and the whole team fimctions with the harmony and effective- 
ness of a theoretical single mind. Everj- phase of activity of the 
division comes under the General Staff' in some form or through some 
chain of authority. A staff officer, as such, gives no orders in his 
own name, luit he must be prepared to make prompt decisions and 
give effective orders in the name of and in accordance with the will 
and purpose of the Commanding General. 



The Chief of Staff 

At the head of the General Staff Group is the Chief of Staff. 
This officer assists his Comamnding General in the supervision and 
co-ordination of the command. He is the dependence of his com- 
mander for accurate information as to the position, strength and 
movements of any part of the command; the state of supply and 
ammunition and the facilities for their renewal; the losses that have 
been sutt'ered and gains that are expected; the fatigue and hardships 
that have been undergone; and the effective strength of the conmiand 
in morale and numbers. He relieves the commander of much that is 
unimportant and prepares matters for the decision of the commander, 
laying his own views frankly before him. The Chief is responsible 
for the whole working of the Staff, that it functions without friction 
and according to the regulations. 

The Fifth Division has had three Chiefs of Staff. Colonel Ralph 
E. Ingram held that position throughout the early period of organ- 
ization and training in the United States and in the Bar-sui'-Aube 

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The General Staff 39 

area of France. Colonel Howard R. Hickok succeeded Colonel In- 
gram and performed the duties of Chief of Staff through the month 
of Jmie, 1918, and until July 18th, when he was promoted to rank 
of Brigadier General and relieved. Lieutenant Colonel Robert G. 
Peck, Division Inspector, was then detailed as Acting Chief of Staff. 

Throughout the major part of the Fifth Division's activities, 
dui-ing its oiJerations in the St. Mihiel Offensive and the Meuse- 
Argonne fighting and in the Army of Occupation, the General Staff 
has been headed by Colonel Clement A. Trott, who took up his duties 
on July 2J.th, 1918. For his meritorious and distinguished services 
as Chief of Staff of the Fifth Di\'isiori, Colonel Trott was decorated 
hy General Pershing with the Distinguished Service Medal, and with 
the Legion of Honor and the Croix de Guerre by the French Re- 
jjublic. 

Under the Chief of Staff there are three sections of the General 
Staff, each supervised by an Assistant Chief of Staff. The Chiefs 
of Sections are si^ecialists for their own departments, but are also 
officers of wide exjierience and tactical training and are capable of 
handling the work of any section in emergency. 

The First Section. G-1 

The First Section, familiarly termed G-l, may be called the Ad- 
ministrative and Supply Section. The detailed duties of this depart- 
ment include: Sujiervision and achninistration of supply; control of 
tecluiical troops in construction work; responsibility for records, re- 
placements, supply transportation, communications, signal lines, sani- 
tary service, shelter, police, labor and custody of prisoners of war, 
traffic, evacuations, salvage, postal service, captured material, billets, 
comforts, bui-ial, and supervision of militarized societies. 

Services and technical troops furnished the G-l Section of the 
Division to assist in the performance of its task are as follows: 

1 . Administration : 

The Adjutant General's Department. 
The Judge Advocate's Department. 
The Inspector General's Department. 

2. Technical: 

Quartermaster Corjis. 
Medical Department. 
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2. Tecluiical — Continued: 

Signal Corps. 
Ordnance Department. 
Chemical Warfare Service. 
Transportation Service. 
Motor Transport Corps. 
Militarj' Police Corps. 

3. Militarized Societies: 

The Red Cross. 

Young Men's Christian Association. 

Young Women's Christian Association. 

Knights of Columbus. 

Salvation Army. 

Major John Randolph was the fii'st G-1 of the Fifth Division. 
He was succeeded on June 8th, 1918, by Major Martin C. Shallen- 
berger, who continued in office until the beginning of the fight for 
Bois des Rappes. On October 16th Lieutenant Colonel Stephen C. 
Reynolds became G-1, and served in that capacity through the Meuse- 
Argonne Operations and in the Army of Occupation. On January 
20th, 1919, Lieutenant Colonel Reynolds was relieved and Lieuten- 
ant Colonel E. J. Ely was named Assistant Chief of Staff, G-1. 
Assistants in the office of G-1 during the period of fighting and in 
the Ai"my of Occu^iation were: Captains Howard B. Payne, George 
Hains, C. E. Muchmore, and Lawrence B. Glasgow, and First 
Lieutenant J. L. Cawi;hon, 

Heads of Departments functioning under the G-1 Section have 
been: 

Division Adjutant: 

Lieutenant Colonel David P. Wood. 

Division Judge Advocate: 

Lieutenant Colonel P. James Cosgrave. 

Division Inspector: 

Lieutenant Colonel Robert G. Peck. 
Colonel Robert B. McBride. 
Lieutenant Colonel Wallace McNamara. 
Major Jacob C. R. Peabody. 
Lieutenant Colonel W. H. Cowles. 



42 History of the Fifth Division 

Division Quartermaster : 

Lieutenant Colonel Ward Dabney. 
Lieutenant Colonel Charles A. Meals. 
Major George W. Rees. 

Division Surgeon: 

Colonel Robert H. Pierson. 
Colonel Carey J. Vaux. 

Division Engineer : 

Colonel Lewis H. Adams. 
Colonel Earle G. Paules. 

Division Machine Gun Officer: 

Lieutenant Colonel Gilbert M. Allen. 

Division Signal Officer: ' 

Lieutenant Colonel Charles F. Leonard. 
Lieutenant Colonel Alvin G. Gutensohn. 
Major Dean B. Small. 
Lieutenant Colonel John Scott. 

Division Ordnance Officer: 

Major Thomas G. Hayes. 
Major James Stewart. 

Division Motor Transport Officer: 

Lieutenant Colonel Harry E. Comstock. 
Captain Owen R. Bird. 
Major J. W. O'Mahoney. 

Division Gas Officer: 

Captain A. M. Fisher. 

Major B. H. Namm. 

Major Frederick L. Chambers. 



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Commander of Trains: 

Colonel William M. Morrow. 

Major Oral E. Clark. 

Lieutenant Colonel Harry E. Comstock. 

Lieutenant Colonel E. J. Ely. 

Lieutenant Colonel Staley A. Campbell. 

Colonel Samuel G. Jones. 

The Second Section. G-2 

The Second Section of the General Staff, known as G-2, or the 
Intelligence Section, is charged with the collection, collation and 
publication of all military information, with the secm-ing, publish- 
ing and distribution of maps, the direction of the personnel engaged 
in intelligence work, counter-espionage and censorship, and the exam- 
ination of prisoners of war and captured documents. 

It was under Lieutenant Colonel Herbert Parsons, who suc- 
ceeded Major William H. Clendenin as Assistant Chief of Staff, 
G-2, on June 8th, 1918, and who held the office throughout the Fifth 
Division's participation in the activities of the war, that the Intelli- 
gence Section developed to its greatest activity and efficiency. The 
main activities of the dej^artment were its observation, scouting, ex- 
amination of ])risoners, preparation of maps, and after the armistice 
the establishment of a c-ounter-espionage system. 

Lieutenant Colonel Roger H. Williams became G-2 on Decem- 
ber 23rd, 1918. Assistants in the office of G-2 have been Captains 
Fred A. Carter and Frank G. Potts and First Lieutenant Chester 
Allen. 



The Third Section. G-3 

The Third Section, G-3, is the Operations and Training Section. 
Here were prepared all the Field and Operations Orders, the tactical 
plans for defense and attack, reports of operations, training schemes, 
and regulations and orders for the employment of technical troops. 
It was upon the careful estimate by G-3 of "our" situation, together 
with the G-2 estimate of the "enemy" situation that the commander 
based his decisions. This department is responsible for tlie organiza- 
tion and maintenance of liaison throughout the command and for the 
training of the personnel of the units of the Division. G-3 keeps the 



The General Staf 45 

war diary and maintains a Message Center. This Section is also 
charged especially with the observation of the condition of discipline 
and morale of the command. 

Lieutenant Colonel Kerwin T. Smith was Assistant Chief of 
Staff, G-3, imtil June 8th, 1918, Avhen he was relieved by Major John 
B. Barnes, who headed the Operations Section through the Vosges 
fighting and the St. Mihiel Operation. Lieutenant Colonel Ralph 
W. Kingman became G-3 on September 19th, 1918, and held the 
position during the Meuse-Argonne Operations and the Fifth Divi- 
sion's service in the Army of Occupation. The Assistants in the office 
of G-3 were: Major Phillip J. McCook and Captains Solomon K. 
Brown, Frederick V. Burgess and William J. Snyder. 

Secretary to the General Staff 

The Secretary to the General Staff receives and forwards to the 
proper bm-eau of the General Staff all messages and documents per- 
taining thereto and is responsible for prompt action on them. He 
has immediate charge of interpreters and translators, and forwards 
routine reports to higher commands. Captain Thomas A. Knight 
was Secretary of the General Staff until October 18th, 1918, when 
he was succeeded by Captain Willard A. Knapp. Captain Lawrence 
B. Glasgow was detailed to this office on April 1.5th, 1919. 

Aides-de-Camp 

The personal staff of the Commanding General consists of his 
aides-de-camp. Captain Leslie W. Devereux and Second Lieutenant 
Roy F. Ash were aides-de-camp to Major General John E. Mc- 
Mahon. Captain Arthur P. Watson was aide-de-camp to Major 
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PART II 
HISTORY OF OPERATIONS 



Chapter I 
ORGANIZATIOX AND TRAINING 




ED DIAMOND is tlie emblem of the IMeuso 
Division. It is the diamond that cut into the 
l)attle line of the Vosges in August, 1918, and by 
the capture of the village of Frapelle made the 
only indentation suffered by the Germans in their 
southern sectors in three years of trench warfare. 
It is the diamond that helped shear off the salient 
of St. Mihiel in the first great all-American oper- 
ation of the war in September. It is the diamond 
that, after slowly grinding the Boche from out Bois des Rappes, 
became the point of the arrow that pierced the Meuse and thereby 
gave to the Fifth Division its name. It is the diamond that pene- 
trated the territory east of the river Meuse to a depth of eighteen 
kilometers before its drive was stopped by the Armistice on Novem- 
ber 11th. It is the Red Diamond that was chosen as one of the ten 
American divisions that made up the Army of Occupation to hold 
beaten Germany on her knees while peace was being prepared. The 
story of the Red Diamond Division is as interesting as that of any 
of the American imits which helped bring glory and fame to the 
Allied arms. 

The Fifth Division was organized as a part of the program of 
the War Department for the rapid expansion of the Regular Army 
and its establishment on a war footing for immediate service in 
France. Following the United States' declaration of war against 
Germany on April 6th, 1917. Congress had passed "An Act to 
Authorize the President to Increase Temj^orarily the Military Estab- 
lishment of the United States." The law was approved May 18th. 
It ordered the immediate creation of the five years' increment to the 
Regular Army provided for in the National Defense Act of June 3rd, 
1916. In accordance therewith, the then existing units of the army 
already swollen with recruits were broken up and new regiments of 



50 History of the Fifth Division 

infantry, artilleiy and engineers were formed. Intensive training 
schedules anticipatory to action on the Western Front of Europe 
were engaged upon to get the green troops ready for war in the 
shortest possible time. 

Then the formation of divisions was begun. America's infantry 
division was to be composed of two infantry brigades of two infantry 
regiments and one machine gun battalion each, one artillery brigade 
of one heavy and two light regiments and one trench mortar battery, 
an engineer regiment, a field signal battalion, a divisional machine 
gun battalion, a headquarters troop, a train headquarters and military 
police, with sanitary, supply, ammunition and engineer trains and 
auxiliary units. 

First steps toward the organization of the Fifth Division were 
taken by the AVar Department in November, 1917. Camp Logan, 
Houston. Texas, was chosen to be the birthplace of the new com- 
mand. About tlie middle of the month instructions were issued from 
Washington to the Central, Southeastern and Southern Departments 
for the transfer of enlisted men from the cavalry and infantry regi- 
ments therein to Camp Logan for the formation of the Trains of the 
Fifth Division. November 24th was the date on which orders were 
issued by the department headquarters. Transfers were to be effec- 
tive as of December first, which may, therefore, be taken as the date 
of organization of the Fifth Division. 

The regiments designated to form the Fifth Division were the 
Sixtieth, Sixty-first, Sixth and Eleventh Infantry, Nineteenth, 
Twentieth and Twenty-first Field Artillery and Seventh Engineers. 
Brigading of the regiments was eff^ected about December 1st, numer- 
ical designation of the units following the tables of organization pre- 
pared for the new American division. 

The Sixtieth and Sixty-first Infantry, in training at Camp 
Greene, North Carolina, had been organized at Gettysburg, Penn- 
sylvania, on the scene of that historic battle of the Civil War. In 
June detachments from the old Seventh Infantry had formed the 
nuclei for these new organizations. After having been raised to 
the strength of regiments by the assignment of recruits, they were 
brigaded into the Ninth Infantry Brigade. Personnel was taken 
from the Sixtieth and Sixty-first to organize the brigade head- 
quarters detachment and the Fourteenth IMachine Gim Battalion. 
Colonel Armand I. Lasseigne of the Sixty-first held the command of 
the brigade until Brigadier General James H. McRae arrived on 
January 2nd, 1918. 



Organization and Training 51 

The Sixth and Eleventh Infantry were the only old outfits 
included in the Fifth Division. Their history dated back to those last 
years of the eighteenth century when our country increased its army 
because of the probability of war with Napoleonic France. The 
Sixth and the Eleventh returned from service on the IMexican border 
and were stationed at Camp Forrest, Georgia. They were brigaded 
into the Tenth Infantry Brigade and provided men for the formation 
of the headquarters detachment and the Fifteenth Machine Gun 
Battalion. Brigadier General Walter H. Gordon took command. 

The Fifth Field Artillery Brigade Avas formed from the Nine- 
teenth, Twentieth and Twenty-first Field Artillery, in training at 
Camp Stanley, Leon Springs, Texas. These three regiments had 
been organized at Camp Wilson, Texas, on June 1st — the Nineteenth 
and Twentieth, light, from the old Seventh Field and the Twenty- 
first, heavy, from the Third Field. The Brigade was commanded by 
Colonel Brook Payne of the Twentieth until December 31st, when 
Brigadier General Clement A. F. Flagler came. General Flagler 
had been colonel of the Seventh Engineers. Headquarters detach- 
ment and the Fifth Trench Mortar Battery were organized Decem- 
ber 12th. 

To conmiand the Fifth Division Major General Charles H. 
Muir was relieved from duty at Camp Jackson, South Carolina, and 
ordered to proceed to Camp Logan. General Muir arrived at Logan 
about the middle of December, but was in command only one day 
when he was ordered to Camp Hancock, Georgia, to assmne com- 
mand of the Twenty-eighth Division there. 

Colonel William M. ISIorrow, who had been ordered from Presi- 
dio, California, to command the Fifth Division Train, had assumed 
command of the new division, and on the departure of General Muir 
resumed and exercised command imtil January 1st, 1918,. Then 
arrived Brigadier General John E. McMahon, who had been relieved 
from duty with the Ninety-second Division at Camp Dix, New Jer- 
sey, in which he was commanding the 167th Field Artillery Brigade. 
General McMahon was made a Major General on February 6th. 

Organization of a Division Headquarters was provided by War 
Department order on December 12th, which directed Major David 
P. Wood to proceed to Camp Logan for duty as Adjutant of the 
Fifth Division. Major Wood arrived December 17th. Special 
Orders Number One of the Fifth Division were issued December 
19th, 1917. The General Staff was started with the arrival of Lieu- 
tenant Colonel Ralph E. Ingram in the latter part of December, who 
became Chief of Staff. Lieutenant Colonel Kerwin T. Smith and 



52 History of the Fifth Division 

Majors Joliii Randolph and William H. Clendenin reported and 
took up the duties of heads of the General Staff sections, Operations, 
Administration and Supply, and Intelligence, respectively. 

Decemher was for the Division solely a month of organization. 
The regiments newly assigned continued their courses of training 
already in operation. There was little to make them realize that they 
now belonged to a Fifth Division. Administrative control of the 
units was taken over bj^ the division and brigade headquarters, suc- 
ceeding departmental and post authority. The organizations were so 
widely scattered over the entire eastern half of the United States, 
however, that no close supervision was practicable. Only Train 
Headquarters and INIilitary Police, Fifth Amnmnition Train, Fifth 
Sanitary Train and Thirteenth jSIachine Gun Battalion were at 
Camp Logan with Division Headquarters. 

Those were the days when our army was expanding with mush- 
room rapidity. Thousands of men were being made into soldiers 
every day and new organizations were coming into existence weekly. 
Tables of organization and equipment were uncertain and liable to 
change at any time to meet the needs as discovered across the seas. 
The divisional machine gun battalion was organized as a four com- 
pany horse unit. Word came that it should be a two company motor 
l)attalion and that brigade machine gun battalions should be com- 
posed of four companies instead of three. Accordingly the Thir- 
teenth Machine Gun Battalion turned in ecjuipment and transferred 
bodily its Companies C and D. Company C liecame D of the Four- 
teenth and D became D of the Fifteenth. But the companies never 
saw their new outfits until the Division moved to Camp Merritt for 
embarkation. 

Following out regulations a supply train had been organized 
at Logan by Colonel Morrow, when it was learned that the Fifth 
Supply Train had already been formed at Camp Joseph E. John- 
stone, Florida. The Fifth Aimnunition Train was reorganized on a 
new basis. The Fifth Sanitary Train was formed from Field Hos- 
pital and Ambulance Companies Seventeen from Fort Benjamin 
Harrison, Indiana, Field Hospital and Ambulance Companies 
Twenty-five from Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, Field Hospital and 
Ambulance Comj^anies Twenty-nine from the Gettysburg National 
Park and Field Hospital and Ambulance Companies Thirty from 
Fort Ontario, New York. The Ninth Field Battalion, Signal Corps, 
organized at Leon Sj)rings in July, was assigned to the Division in 
December. In February the Fifth Mobile Ordnance Repair Shop 
joined the Division from Camp Dodge, Iowa, and in March the Fifth 



Organization and Trcdning 53 

Mobile Veterinar)^ Unit was established. Everyone was kept on the 
alert, maintaining the Division at standard organization. 

The great incentive for work and the cliief desire of every man 
in the Division was service overseas. Four American divisions had 
crossed even before the organization of the Fifth and were already 
gaining fame in the World War. Every organization had had its 
rmnors of immediate sailing. The very first bulletins of the new 
Fifth looked forward to the journey to France. Experiences of 
troops already in the line and recommendations of conmianders and 
observers were published at headquarters and followed out by the 
units. Difficulties were numerous and sometimes grave, for the 
training camps were far different from the battlefields of France. 

The winter of 1917-18 was exceptionally severe and the Smmy 
South where most of the troops of the Division were stationed was 
not exempt from the chill and rain and snow. Khaki clothing did 
not keep men from shivering in the strenuous outdoor work of the 
intensive training period. Equipment was generally very scarce or 
unobtainable. Machine guns were a minus quantity. Officers, how- 
ever, found a way to instruct their men by rigging up rifles on saw- 
horses. When the artillery regiments were without guns, tent pegs 
driven in the ground served to indicate the cannon wheels for the in- 
struction of recruits in standing gun drill. Concrete hand grenades 
and dunmiy men stretched on frames for bayonetting helped bring 
realism and skill to the doughboy in handling his weapons. All units 
spent much time on rifle and pistol ranges. Gas drill, with the new 
American masks, was introduced. Complete trench systems, planned 
and laid out by engineers, were dug and occupied as in real warfare. 
Much assistance was given by the officers and noncoms provided by 
the Allied armies. 

Practically every unit in the Division was brought up to its full 
strength in February and March by the transfer of men from the 
National Army camps and recruiting depots. Orders on methods 
of boxing equipment and preparing baggage for shipment made all 
beheve that the day of departure was not far off. Rigid inspections 
were held to see that the Division was ready for overseas service. 

The Red Diamond was selected as the division insignia at the 
suggestion of Major Charles A. Meals of the Quartermaster Corps, 
who, on being told that the Division should have a distinctive emblem, 
promptly suggested the "Ace of Diamonds, less the ace." It was 
approved by General McMahon and officially adopted in General 
Order No. 2, January 18th, 1918. "The division insignia will be a red 
diamond with a vertical diagonal of six inches and a horizontal diag- 



54 History of the Fifth Division 

onal of four inches in the center of which will be a two-inch figure 
'5' in white." After reaching France the "5" was removed from the 
insignia. All miits were instructed to have the red diamond painted 
on their equii^ment for overseas shipment. 



II 

Inasmuch as the Fifth Division had never been assembled, its 
movement overseas was piecemeal. On February 24th advance de- 
tachments from the infantry and artillery brigades left their camps 
to precede their organizations overseas — to provide billets and train- 
ing areas and to attend schools in French methods of warfare. The 
Advance School Detachments of the artillery brigade, consisting of 
about fifty officers and 350 enlisted men, proceeded after arrival in 
France via the Leviathan, the converted German steamer V aterland, 
to Camp la Valdahon, where they took courses with French 7.5 and 
155 millimeter guns. Upon completion of their courses the officers 
and men acted as instructors in the camp school until their own bri- 
gade arrived. Advance School Detaclmients of twenty-seven officers 
and about fifty noncoms came from each infantry brigade, and went 
at the same time to the infantry schools at Chatillon-sur- Seine. 

The Seventh Engineers and Seventh Engineer Train were the 
first units to receive orders to proceed to France. The Seventh 
Engineers had been organized in May, 1917, from Comjjanies E and 
F of the First Engineers and were undergoing intensive engineer 
training at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. The train had been formed 
from tlie regiment in September. Orders for foreign service were 
received February 23rd. The route to France was via Camp Mer- 
ritt, Hol)oken, Liverpool, Southampton and Le Havre. The second 
battalion sailed March 5th, arrived in France March 23rd and pro- 
ceeded to Gievres, where it engaged in engineer depot construction and 
operation, with considerable railroad work. The regimental head- 
quarters, first battalion and train sailed March 15th, reached France 
April 6th and was emjiloyed in the construction of hospitals, bar- 
racks, warehouses and other structures in the divisional training 
areas of the Department of Haute Marne. 

About April 1st came the overseas orders for the major part 
of the Division. General McMahon and the Division Surgeon and 
Quartermaster, with detachments of enlisted men. had gone to Camp 
Merritt. New Jersey, on March 2(3th, to arrange for the mobiliza- 
tion of the Division at the embarkation camp. Genei'al McMahon 
and Lieutenant Colonel Ingram, Chief of Staff', preceded the Divi- 



Organization and Training 55 

sion to France, arriving April 15th. On April 2nd Division Head- 
quarters moved from Camp Logan to Camp JMerritt. There were 
assembled the Ninth and Tenth Infantry Brigades, the Ninth Field 
Sig-nal Battalion, the Thirteenth ]Machine Gun Battalion, Head- 
quarters Troop, and Train Headquarters and ]Military Police. Sail- 
ings began April 9th when the Sixth Infantry left for Brest. The 
last of the assemblage had gone by Ajjril 30th. The Artillery Bri- 
gade and Ammunition Train did not sail till the end of May, while 
the Supply and Sanitary Trains brought up the rear by leaving the 
States in June. 

The journey overseas was accomplished as a rule without in- 
cident. Most all the troops sailed in convoys, guarded by cruisers 
or destrovers. A few units traveled on boats that struck out across 
the dangerous waters alone and unprotected. The Huron, on which 
the Ninth Field Signal Battalion sailed, was rammed by another 
ship of the convoy when two days out at sea and had to put back to 
New York for repairs. Submarines were sighted by the convoy in 
which Division Headquarters sailed, and there were exciting moments 
while the destroyers darted here and there droj^ping depth bombs. 
The U-boats were driven away without attacking the convoy. A 
similar incident occurred with the Artillery Brigade's convoy as it 
neared the English coast in June. 

The larger part of the Division landed at Liverpool. England 
was wild over American troops and hailed them unreservedly as the 
coming saviors of the Allied cause. For the first time most of the 
men saw the English as a cordial, friendly people rather than as the 
hereditary Tory enemy of Revolutionary days. By train the troops 
crossed the beautiful green-clad hills and dales of England to South- 
ampton, with a few days' stop at the Winchester rest camps. Despite 
the cheer of the English the American could feel the terrible pinch 
of war, for food was dear and very scarce. The rough Channel cross- 
ing was made to Le Havre. Other units came direct from New 
York to the landing at Brest, St. Nazaire or Bordeaux. 

The atmosphere of France was a shock after the cheer of Eng- 
land. The famine of food was not apparent, but the awful effects 
of foui' years of war close at hand had laid its pall on the people. 
Everyone wore the finieral-air. Scarce a family but had been touched 
by death of a son or brother or father in battle. Those days of 
April and May were grave and menacing to the French, for the 
Germans had lamiched their last great offensive that was to win or 
lose the war. 



Orgamzation and Training 57 

Division Headquarters were established at Le Havre on May 
1st, 1918. Thus the Fifth was tlie eighth combat division to arrive 
in France, preceded only by the First, Twenty-sixth, Second, Forty- 
second, Thirty-second, Third and Seventy-seventh. The Red Dia- 
mond men were among the first "JOO.OOO combat troops. 

Bar-sur-Aube in the Department of Aube had been selected as 
the training;' center for the Division. A few davs at the so-called 
"rest" camps of debarkation ports gave the men opportunity to recu- 
perate from their sea voyage. Then came introduction to the French 
railways with the box-car accommodations that have become familiar 
and famous to every American soldier as the "Chevaux 8." The 
alleged capacity sign of "40 Homines" made many a soldier sigh for 
even the luxurious roominess of the old American "side-door Pull- 
man." 

The Fourteenth Machine Gun IJattalion arrived at Bar-sur- 
Aube on April iGth and proceeded to the machine gun area south of 
the city. The Sixth Infantry arrived on the "iSth and went to Sou- 
laines, north of Bar-sin-- Aube, the area of the Tenth Brigade. The 
Sixty-first Infantry Avas next to arrive on May 'ind, which with the 
Ninth Infantry Brigade Headquarters was at Bligny. Division 
Headquarters were set up in Bar-sur-Aube on May 4th. The Thir- 
teenth Machine Gim Battalion and Sixtieth Infantry arrived the 
same day. The mobilization was completed by the arrival of the 
Eleventh Infantry and Tenth Brigade Headquarters on the 8th and 
the Fifteenth INIachine Gun Battalion on the 9th. Train Headquar- 
ters did not arrive till the 17th and the Signal Battalion on the 2'2nd. 

As each unit arrived it began immediately its intensive training 
for the front. France was entirely new to the men of the Red Dia- 
mond, vastly different from the homeland. There was a constant 
reminder of the pri\'ations tliat the people were undergoing in the 
high prices of everj^ commodity and the extreme economies of the 
natives. The sale of butter, milk and eggs was forbidden to the 
American troops in order not to diminish the small supply available 
for children and the sick and wounded. Xothing might be purchased 
in French markets except for messes. The men in olive-drab learned 
to respect the ])()wer of the almighty t'lchet-dc-pain. Conservation 
was the constant watchword and the longer the Americans remained 
the more they felt the difference fi-om the easy-going liberality of the 
States. Even in military matters, the French instructors taught the 
methods of fire which woidd sa\'e the largest amount of anmiunition 
and methods of construction that would mean the greatest economy 
of material. 



58 History of the Fifth Division 

The troops worked entluisiastically and learned rapidly. Pos- 
sibly the new and delightful proxhnity of Freneh cafes helped out. 
Al)out a hundred new officers were assigned to the Division on its 
arrival in the area and assisted in instilling the newest methods of 
war. The divisional area was a good hundred kilometers from the 
front, yet there was ever danger from enemy airj^lanes. No lights 
were displayed at night and care was taken to curtain all doors and 
Avindows. It is said that men even looked to see that tell-tale streaks 
of light did not escape through cracks in the roofs of the barns they 
occupied m joint company with cows, pigs and chickens. Gas train- 
ing became more realistic where there was lots of available material 
for making practice cloud and projector attacks. Divisional schools 
in machine gim, signaling and intelligence were established. Inas- 
much as the Supply Train had not yet sailed for France it was nec- 
essary to organize a provisional train to man the trucks that were 
issued to the Division for the service of supply. 

On May 18th, with the Tenth Brigade assembled in an open 
field near Soulaines, the Sixth and Eleventh Infantry Regiments 
were presented with a beautiful stand of national and regimental 
colors, the gift of the granddaughter of the great Marechal ]\Iac- 
Mahon. The presentation speech was made by the JNIarcjuis de 
Dompierre, a direct descendant of the Due de Rochambeau, who 
fought for America in the War of the Revolution. A silver plate 
attached to the standard bore the inscription: 

"From the sons of the French champions for American liberty 
to the American champions for France and Humanity." 



Chapter II 
TRENCH WAKl ARE— FKAPELLE 




FTER an inspection of the units of the Division 
ill the latter part of May by General Pershing, 
the Coiiiinaiuler-in-Chief of the Anieriean Ex- 
peditionary Forces, the Fifth was declared ready 
for introduction to the front. It was placed at 
the disi)osal of the French for combatant service. 
The Division passed from the administrative 
control of the American Third Army Corps to 
the First Corps. On May 31st Field' Order No. 
1 was issued ])re])aratory to the move toward the front. 

The Sixth Infantry, which had profited hy its early arrival in 
France and week's extra training, and the Thirteenth Machine Gun 
Battalion were detached from the Division and sent direct on June 
1st to I'agiiy-sur-Meuse. There they went into reserve behind the 
Twenty-sixth Division, then in line in the Toul sector. Reconnais- 
sance parties visited the front line, but the Red Diamond organiza- 
tion saw no action, and on June 1 t-1.5th they entrained to rejoin the 
Division. 

The Fifth Division was jjlaced under the orders of the Thirty- 
third Corps of the French Seventh Army, which was holding the ex- 
treme southern portion of the front in Upper Alsace and the Vosges 
Mountains. No American troops had as yet entered these sectors. 
It was planned to give the Division further instruction, especially in 
the weapons and methods of the trenches, and gradually introduce 
them into the front line as their skill increased. 

On the same day that the Sixth Infantry and Thirteenth Ma- 
chine Gun Battalion departed northward the remainder of the Divi- 
sion entrained for the Vosges. Division Headquarters were estab- 
lished at Corcieux. but on the 7th were moved to Gerardmer, to be 
with the headquarters of the Thirty-third Corps. Here the divisional 
staff had opportunity to study the actual working of the French 



60 History of the Fifth Division 

lieadquarters. Tlie Division itself, with the Ninth Brigade, was 
attached for its training to tlie French Seventieth Division. The 
Sixtieth Infantry was billeted in Bruyeres and the Sixty-first at Ger- 
ardmer. After a few days the Sixty-second Division (French) took 
over tlie instruction of the Sixtieth Infantry. The Tenth Brigade, 
minus Sixtli Infantry, was attached to the Seventy-seventh Division 
(Frencli) and proceeded to Moosch. in the AVasserling area, the 
sector joining the Gerardnier or Anould sector on the south. 

With tlie exception of the Wasserling. tlie Anould sector was 
tlic most rugged of the entire fi'ont. Stretcliing southward from a 
point in the valley of the Fave River east of St. Die to near Munster, 
Alsace, in the Fecht valley, over an extent of thirty kilometers, the 
lines included some of the highest peaks of the A^osges. As a rule 
the French trenches followed the crests of the ridges, passing over 
the peaks of Tete de Violu and Tete de Faux. On Violu, the front 
crossed from France into Alsace. From the toj) of Dansant de Fete 
and from high points in the St. Die sector to the north, the enemy 
had observation down the valley of the ISIeurthe, the valley of the 
Fave and the valley leading down from the pass of Col de Ste. ]Marie. 
As a rule, however, the French on the peaks and crests held the higher 
ground and from some ]wints could even see the plains of Alsace and 
the Rhine. In the southern end of the sector where the line descended 
east of the watershed the enemy held the higher ground. 

The extremely mountainous character of this country, with its 
deep ravines, steej} slopes and tliickly wooded ridges, made active 
warfare practically impossible. There had been no change in the 
line in over three and a half years. The nxiuntain ridges were cut 
by only three passes — Col de Ste. ]Marie on the north. Col de Bf)n- 
homme near the middle and Col de Schlucht on the south — through 
which led the only wagon roads to the front lines. Winding trails 
took troops to trenches, strong jjoints and observation ])osts. 

The only activities of the sector were patrolling and raiding by 
the infantry and occasional harassing tire by the artillery. Each side 
knew the location of all roads and trenches very accurately; and in 
case of attempted activity on the jjart of either side, roads and passes 
were jiromptly subjected to heavy shelling so as to cut off reinforce- 
ments and sui^plies. Trench warfare was here, therefore, practiced 
in its most settled development. Trenches were permanent, rein- 
forced with concrete, with deep and strong suliterranean dugouts for 
shelter of the occupying troops. Communication trenches, leading to 
the French lines on the eastern slopes of the mountains, were often 
under the observation of the enemy and had to be very deep; in some 



Trench Warfare — Frapelle 61 

cases they became regular tunnels. Positions had been stationary 
for so long that the camouflage was that of nature; observation posts, 
battery positions and machine gun nests were overgrown and hidden 
by moss, vines and bushes. 

It was specialized trench warfare that the troops of the Fifth 
Division were instructed in when they moved to the rear section of 
the Anould area. For the fii-st time the men worked with live hand 
and rifle grenades. They were trained in the use of pyrotechnics and 
learned just what rockets to use to call for an artillery barrage. They 
were taught the principles of observation and camouflage and trench 
construction. They learned the theory of raiding, of patrolling and 
of counterattacking. Protection against and the use of gas, espe- 
cially mustard, was emphasized. 

The enthusiasm of the men of Red Diamond made an excellent 
impression on the French commanders. In his instructions to the 
French tutors, General LeConte of the Thirty-third Corps said, 
"The Americans are filled with extreme good Avill and seem impatient 
to get into contact with the Germans. It is fitting to utilize and to 
keep up this good will and ardor, but it is necessary to enlighten our 
new allies about the worth of the adversary that they are going to 
fight and to make them understand that their own interests, as well 
as the interests of all, demand that they accjuire suflicient instruction 
to face, without serious risk, our common enemy." 

The instructors were officers and men from the French troops in 
the area. The permanent sector troops were French Territorials, of 
rather low morale and indiff'erent ability, well content to keep the 
sector quiet and inactive. They were supplemented by troops sent 
to the quiet sectors for rest after severe fighting on other parts of 
the front. The Americans still clung to the idea that the rifle was 
the main dependence in warfare, and pushed training with that arm 
to the utmost, in addition to French specialties. Details of officers 
and noncommissioned officers were sent to the front lines of the St. 
Die, Anould and Wasserling sectors, where they gained valuable 
advance training in real opposition to the enemy. 

A new General Staif was provided for the Fifth Division on 
June 8th. Colonel Howard R. Hickok relieved Colonel Ingram as 
Chief of Staff; INIajor Martin C. Shallenberger relieved Major Ran- 
dolph as G-1; Major Herbert Parsons relieved Major Clendenin as 
G-2, and Major John B. Barnes relieved Lieutenant Colonel Smith 
as G-3. The old staff officers reported to Langres for a course in the 
Army General Staff' College. Brigadier General Joseph C. Castner 
had taken command of the Ninth Brigade on May 10th. 







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II 

By June 11th training had progressed so far that the Division 
was placed at the disposal of the General Commanding the Twenty- 
first Division (French) for the relief of the Seventieth Division. 
Reconnaissances were carried out, the American officers accompany- 
ing their French tutoi-s. On June 12th the units started for the lines 
and on the night of the 14t]i the first reliefs were carried out. The 
Sixtieth Infantrj% with headquarters at Ban-de-Laveline, on the 
north, was joined to the Sixty-fourth French Territorials; the Sixty- 
first Infantry, with headciuarters at La Croix-aux-Mines, was as- 
signed to the Ninety-third French Infantry; and the Eleventh In- 
fantry, at Plainfaing, was joined to the 137th Territorials. Com- 
mands were exercised by the French officers, with American officers 
beside them. Combat groups were held by amalgamated units, half 
French, half American. 

The first casualties of the Division occurred on the night that the 
first elements entered the trenches. As Company I of the Eleventh 
Infantry was moving forward to the trenches, enemy shell-fire killed 
Private Joseph Kanieski and seriously wounded Captain M. W. 
Clark. The reliefs were all carried out with little or no disturbance. 
At this time the enemy's patrols were very active and controlled No 
Man's Land. Presence of the Americans was immediately discov- 
ered and the Cxcrmans began attempts to weaken the morale of their 
new opponents and to take advantage of their inexperience. 

At 2 A. M. on June 17th a heavy bombardment, with a nuistard 
and phosgene gas attack, was launched against the Second Battalion 
of the Sixtieth Infantry, just aifter it had entered the trenches near 
Ban-de-Laveline. The shelling broke open a dugout where men of 
Company G were sleeping, killing three, wounding three and gassing 
twenty-four men. The French, however, suff'ered more heavily than 
the Americans. An attack on two of the combat gi'oups immediately 
following the gas was quickly repulsed by vigorous machine gun and 
rifle fire. 

The combined forces of the Sixty-first Infantry and the Ninety- 
third French Infantry undertook a raid on the German lines near 
Violu and la Cude. The attack was supported by artillery fire, but 
proved unsuccessful. The enemy had withdrawn his front-line 
troops beyond the objective of the raid. A counterattack by the 
(xcrmans was beaten off^ handily, with losses to the enemy. Accord- 
ing to the story of an Alsatian deserter taken later, all the partici- 
pants in the German attack were awarded the Iron Cross of the 
second class for resisting the ferocity of the American reception. 



64 History of the Fifth Division 

The Sixth Infantry had rejoined tlie Division from Pagny-sur- 
Meuse and entered the hnes near Lac Xoir and I^ac Blanc on June 
23rd. Company C's First Sergeant, Charles W. Terhune, was taken 
prisoner by a German jiatrol one black night. The enemy again 
tried raids against combat groups of the Sixtieth and the Eleventh 
Infantry on June 26th. The Germans were equipped with licpiid 
fire, high-explosive, grenades and other apparatus; but they failed. 
In their retreat they left most of their weapons behind. Oiu* men 
suffered no casualties and I^ieutenant Charles H. Kypper, the com- 
mander of one of the groups of the Sixtieth, received high commenda- 
tion from the French for the skill with which he had handled his de- 
fense. Next night the Germans again attempted a raid against the 
Sixty-first, with artillery sup])ort. The French who occupied that 
vicinity with us withdrew, but a corporal and twelve men of Company 
Ij remained and successfully repulsed the raid. The enemy party of 
over fifty men was forced to retire, leaving behind their dead leader. 
The German artillery fire had killed four and wounded two of our 
men. 

One black night a lone sentinel in an outpost trench heard sounds 
in front that he knew to be made hy Germans. Hastily seizing a 
hand grenade he threw it u]) over the top of the trench at the foe. 
But he had forgotten the band of wire netting along the rampart of 
the trench that the French had ])ut up to prevent the Boche from 
hm-ling missiles down on the occupants. The grenade struck the wire 
and flounced back in rear of the trench. The man was sin"e now that 
he was being attacked, for he heard the explosion behind him. He 
grabbed half a dozen grenades and let them fly. They exploded be- 
hind, and even in the trench beside him. Panic-stricken he auto- 
matically hurled grenade after grenade, thinking he was in the midst 
of a fierce assault. Doubtless he would have exhausted the entire 
stock of munitions had not one of the bombs struck him and wounded 
him to imconsciousness. 

Gradually om* troops took over more and more of the line. 
French and American units were separated as the latter became 
acquainted with the trenches, and the American officers assumed 
command of their own organizations. On July 3rd and 4th the 
Ninth Infantry Brigade turned its portion of the sector, Groupement 
Nord, over to the French again and marched back to the Arches area 
south of Epinal for further training. 

Tlie Sixth and Eleventh Infantry remained in the southern half 
of the sector and about July 1st were entrusted with the command. 
Colonel Winans was in command of Subsector Des Lacs with his 



Trench Warfare — Frapelle 65 

regiment, the Sixth Infantry. Colonel Bennet, with one battalion of 
his regiment, the Eleventh Infantry, and two l)attalions of French 
troops attached, commanded Snbsector (xaschney. Ivieutenant Col- 
onel R. J. Einford. with one l)atta]ion of the Eleventh Infantry and 
one battalion of French infantry attached, commanded Subsector 
Bichstein. Brigadier General Gordon was in supreme command of 
tlie three subsectors, constituting togetlier CTroupement Slid of the 
Anould Sector. This command was retained until July 1.5th, when 
the brigade was relieved to go to the St. Die Sector. 

The Seventh Engineers joined the Division on June 3()th and 
began training at Le Tholy. On July 8th the second battalion and 
Comjjany C jjroceeded to Subsector Des Lacs, Alsace, to work on 
front-line shelters, dugouts, l)arracks and roads. As the Fifth Divi- 
sion had been the first American troops to operate in German terri- 
tory, so were the Seventh Engineers the first American engineers to 
enter Germany. 

This several weeks' occupation of the trenches, with constant 
patrolling of Xo Man's Land and frequent sharp encounters with the 
enemy, had benefited the Division. The men bad developed esprit- 
de-corps and their morale was high. The troops were ready for the 
next step in their training, the taking over of a divisional sector. Be- 
fore the Xintli Brigade departed from the Anould area, General 
Dauvin of the Twenty-first Division had addressed a letter to Gen- 
eral McMahon as follows: 

"Xow that the Xinth American Brigade is al)out to be relieved 
to commence instruction, it affords me pleasure to advise you that 
this brigade has made a very good impression by its attitude, its 
dash, its warlike spirit and the excellent relation of comradeship 
which it has maintained with the French troops. I woidd aj^preciate 
it if you Avould extend my compliments to the Commanding (xenei-al, 
Xinth Brigade, and to his unit commanders." 

Ill 

On July ]5th the Fiftli Division moved to tlie St. Die Sector. 
The Xinth Brigade proceeded from its training area in the Arches 
district and the Tenth Brigade came direct from its positions in the 
Anould Sector. Relief of tlie French troops was completed on July 
ItJth and at 10 a. ar. of July 19th command of the sector passed from 
General Gerard of the Sixty-second Fi-ench Division to General 
Mc^Iahon of the Fifth. Division Headquarters Avere at St. Die and 
the Red Diamond was on its own resources and resj^onsibilities in 
defending the lines. 




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Trench Warfare — Frapelle 67 

The St. Die Sector lay to the west of the high mountains, and 
accordingly was not so hilly as the Anould Sector. It covered an 
extent of al)out twenty-five kilometer front, reaching from the hills 
on the north of the Plaine River valley to the valley of the Fave on 
the soutli. In addition to the Plaine and the Fave, the sector was 
pierced near the center hy the Kahodeau. These three rivers flowed 
westward to the JNIeurthe. The sector was more imj)ortant than the 
Anould. for its valleys offered a possible means of approach for an 
enemy army. The Germans had come through the Fave valley in 
1914 and occu])ied St. Die for seventeen daj'S, even penetrating 
about twenty kilometers west of the town. After considerable hard 
fighting in the early part of the war, however, the sector had settled 
down to a quiet front. The activities were about the same as in the 
Anould. 

There was good observation of the enemy lines except where 
they lay in woods. From the posts on high Mont d'Ormont, which 
separated St. Die from the lines, oiu' observers looked down on the 
enemy's trenches in tlie Fave valley and northward tlirough the Ban- 
de-Sapt to the valley of the Kabodeau, a distance of fifteen kilo- 
meters. From the lieights north of the Rabodeau there was observa- 
tion southward to Ormont and northward to the Plaine valley. On 
the other hand, from the conical peak of Ortomont the enemy had 
full view of the lines in Ban-de-Sapt and could see the back areas in 
the Meurthe valley. The French liad many times attempted to take 
this Gibraltar, but in vain. Their last attempt had cost thousands of 
lives. From the higher crests in his rear lines the Hun had o])serva- 
tion of the streets of St. Die itself; the bridge across the Meurthe in 
the main street had been camouflaged to protect its traffic from Ger- 
man eyes. From his posts in the upper Plaine vallej^ the enemy 
looked down on the occupied manufacturing town of Celles and 
could even see our trains in Raon I'Etape and the distant city of 
Luneville. 

The Ninth Brigade on July 14.th took over the northern half of 
the sector, relieving the 279th French Regiment and also assuming 
command of the 137th French Regiment which was holding the 
northern side of the Plaine \alley, the dividing line between the 
French Seventh and Eighth Armies and next to the Baccarat Sector. 
The Sixtieth Infantry went into the subsector ravines, including the 
lines through the heavily wooded, rough area between the Plaine and 
the Rabodeau. The Sixty-first around Moyenmoutier went into the 
subsector on either side of the Rabodeau. The Tenth Brigade held 
the southern half of the sector. On the left, south of the Sixty-first, 



68 History of the Fifth Division 

the Eleventli Infantry went into the lian-de-Sapt suhsector. The 
Sixth Infantry took over the lines in Bois d'Ormont. The Twenty- 
fifth Fi'eneh 'I'erritorials hehl tlie Fave valley at first, hnt it was taken 
over hy the Sixth Infantry in August. 

As in the Anould Sector, when our troops first entered the lines, 
the Germans controlled No Man's Land. At all points they exer- 
cised supremacy of the air. Boche airplanes were constantly over 
our lines searching out posts of command and hidden strong points, 
firing on oin* troops with machine guns and directing the adjustment 
of their own artillery. Sausage halloons in their hack areas rendered 
visihle practically all American daylight activities. 

From the outset the troops disjilayed their courage and vigor 
in carrying the war to the Boche. They seized the initiative and 
shortly after going into the sector controlled No Man's Land. 
Patrols were active hoth night and day. Kngineers accompanied the 
excursions and hlew up wire and strongpoints with special torpetloes. 
The scout platoons organized in the Anould Sector hecame the main 
dependence of the Intelligence Section for knowledge of the enemy. 
The map of the sector was practically remade due to the efforts of 
the scouts. One remarkahly hold and nervy patrol, consisting of five 
enlisted men of the Sixty-first Infantry, led hy Captain Alexander 
N. Stark, jienetrated into the German third-line trenches in open 
day, killed thi-ee Ciei-man soldiers and then escaped under heavy rifle 
and machine gun fire. One man of the jmtrol was killed and another 
wounded. 

Although several iVlsatian deserters had heen received, the first 
actual prisoner taken hy the Division was a wounded German ser- 
geant, captured hy a pati-ol from Compam' I, Eleventh Infantry, 
early on July 2.'3rd, in the deserted village of Launois in No Man's 
Land. On July ^Tth a patrol of Company A, Sixth Infantry, came 
upon an enemy patrol in the village of Frapelle, in the Fave valley. 
The memhers of the patrol exhihited great hravery in the sharp fight 
that ensued. The leader, Ca])taiii Kohert M. Graham, and Private 
Alhert L. Whitlow were killed. The remaining memhers succeeded 
in heating off the Boche patrol and regained the lines with their cap- 
tain's l)ody. On the night of July 30th, while going to the rescue of 
one of his men who had heen wounded on a pati-ol heyond the Ger- 
man lines, Cajjtain Ilayden P. Mayers of the Sixty-first was killed 
hy the enemy. Second Lieutenant Frank H. M. Cash of the Sixty- 
first was mortally wounded in a clash hetween patrols on August 1st 
and on the 12th Second I^icutenant Karl S. INIcComh of the Sixtieth 
M'as killed. 



Trench Warfare — Frapelle 69 

Sniping was developed very successfully. When the Division 
entered the lines the enemy was wont to show himself unmolested on 
roads and in fields behind his lines. But by August not a Boche 
could show himself with safety. Even Germans masquerading as 
women were driven off the roads by our marksmen. Hungry Huns 
attempting to reach their cabbage and vegetable gardens by crawling 
on hands and knees were often forced to scuttle to some protecting 
shelter by our snipers or machine gims turned on sensitive points. 
Captain Doe of the Fifteenth would set up his machine guns at some 
favorable position, fire effectively on the Boche, then move to another 
location and enjoj' seeing the enemj' pour their fire into his old 
deserted emplacement. Major Mahin rigged up several batteries of 
dimimy guns, with rather noticeable camouflage; the Germans fell 
for the ruse and shelled the positions regularlj', finally destroying the 
stove-pipe cannon. Enemy avions were not allowed to sweep our 
lines in peace. Comiiany D, Fourteenth INIachine Gun Battalion, 
secured the record of shooting down the first airplane destroyed in 
the Thirty-third Corps. No Man's Land was Oin* liand. and new 
barbed wire was being constantly put in place to keep off' the opjios- 
ing patrols. 

First units of the Artillery Brigade joined the Division on July 
28th. Since its coming to France in June, the Fifth Field Artillery 
Brigade and Ammunition Train had been in training at La Valda- 
hon, a French district camp near the Swiss Border. Our regiments 
had made a record by comjileting their courses in four weeks and 
wound up their stay at the training center by staging a very success- 
fid brigade firing problem. By August 4th all the batteries and the 
train had arrived in the St. Die area. At 10 a. jr. of August 8th, 
Brigadier General Flagler took over command of the sector artillery. 
The Nineteenth Field Artillery, equipped with 7.5-niillimeter guns, 
covered the area of the Ninth Brigade, second battalion with the 
Sixtieth Infantry and first battalion with the Sixty-first. The 
Twentieth Field Artillery, also 7.)-millimeter, placed its second 
battalion with the Eleventh Infantry and fii-st battalion with the 
Sixth. The three battalions of the Twenty-first Field Artillery, with 
155-millimeter howitzers, were grouped so as to cover the whole 
sector. In addition to the three American regiments and the Fifth 
Trench Mortar Battery, General Flagler took over forty-three 
French batteries. The artillerj' immediately began its normal work. 
The light 75's prepared for barrage and harassing fire and the heavy 
155's did counterbattery, interdiction and harassing fire. 



70 History of the Fifth Division 

The active patrolling- and raiding grew continually bolder and 
stronger as the men became experienced in the trenches. The artil- 
lery took advantage of its first opportunity to fire on real targets by 
carrying out daily adjustments and by fire on the roads, fortified 
points and enemy troops whenever occasion permitted. The Boche 
decided that a drive was being prepared. Reinforcements began 
moving into the sector to resist the impending operation. In turn, 
the Division was led to believe that the Germans were jjreparing an 
assault. The feeling grew intense. At night the wired-in combat 
groups in om- front lines could hear the enemy, often not a hundred 
yards away, at his activities. They heard the rattling of the minen- 
werfers as they were pulled into position from the rear. They heard 
the gutteral voices of the crews and the booms as the projectiles were 
started on their way across No Man's I>and. As morning came they 
heard the sounds of the enemy retm-ning his guns to their places of 
concealment in the rear. 

IV 

The Division was booked for its first real engagement. Pur- 
suant to Seventh Army orders (French), the Thirty-third Corps 
(French) gave the I'ifth Division the mission of capturing the village 
of Frapelle and Hill 4.j1, just north of the town. Fra])elle. on the 
northern edge of the Fave valley, lay nine kilometers east of St. Die. 
At this jjoint the enemy's lines formed a salient in our system, so that 
the town and the height above it afforded a possible jumping-off point 
for an offensive up the \'alley toward St. Die. 

The Commanding General of the Tenth Brigade was designated 
to carry out the operation and he in turn assigned the mission to the 
third battalion of the Sixth Infantry. Two platoons of Company A, 
Seventh Engineers; the Thirteenth Machine Gun Battalion; detach- 
ments of the Ninth Field Signal Battalion; the artillery of the sector, 
both American and French; a company of French sector machine 
guns; and Company A, Kleventh Infantry, as labor troojxs, were 
placed under the command of General Gordon as auxiliary troops. 
Detailed 2)lans for the attack, for the organization of the conquered 
terrain and its suljsequent occupation, for liaison, evacuation and 
sujjply, and comjjlete plans for artillery and machine gun sujjport 
were prepared. 

On the evening of August 16th all was in readiness. Lieutenant 
Colonel Norton of the Sixth Infantry had personal conunand of the 
operation. Captain Leonard placed his attacking battalion, with its 
attached machine gun conqjany, B of the Fifteenth, and one-jjounder 



Trench Warfare — Frapelle 71 

and Stokes Mortar sections, just behind the lines at Charmont, a 
kilometer west of Frapelle. Major Peyton had the second battalion 
of the Sixth Infantry at Nayemont, four kilometers directly west of 
Frapelle and Major Huddleson placed his first battalion at Vanifoss 
on the Fave, foui' kilometers southwest of the town. Thirty-six bat- 
teries had moved up to concealed emplacements more favorable to 
fire on the area of attack, and the Ammunition Train had worked 
diligently to bring up enough ammunition to meet any emergency. 
A detacliment of the Ninety-ninth American Aero Squadron was 
detailed to give supremacy over the Boclie avions. "H" hour was h 
A. M. of August 17th. 

At 3:j4 a. IvT. the artillerj' opened up on the enemy's lines with 
a heavy barrage. For ten minutes the rain of high-explosive and 
gas poured on the town of Frapelle and Hill 451, on the Hun 
trenches and on every known enemy battery. Battery A of the Nine- 
teenth Field Artillery had trouble Avith one of the lights that served 
as an aiming point. Private Louis Birtz went out in front of his gun 
and held lighted matches up for the gunner to sight the piece. All 
through the barrage he lay there with his own 75's firing just over 
him and with enemy shells bursting near, saturating the place with 
gas. The Thirteenth ^Machine Gun Battalion and the French Com- 
pany laid a barrage on the exits and stj-eets of the town. Tln-ee path- 
ways for the attack were cut through the wire by the Fifth Trench 
INIortar Battery. At fom* the bombardment changed to a box bar- 
rage, smoke shells were thrown into enemy observatories, and behind 
the curtain of shell the infantry went over the top. 

Companies L and ISI led the assault while I and K occupied the 
trenches from which the former departed. Companies A and C were 
held in support. Each assaulting company was deployed in four 
waves and had "moppers-up" of engineers and infantry. A platoon 
of machine guns accompanied each company in its advance. 

Evidently the enemy was prepared for the attack, for his 
counter-barrage came down upon the departure trench at exactly 
4 :06 A. M. and caught the second, third and fourth waves. With con- 
siderable losses the troops pressed through the heavy and accurate 
barrage toward their objectives. Company M encountered a heavy 
machine gun barrage on Hill 451 and was held up for a time. The 
lines were re-formed, the enemy was rushed and the height was won. 
Company L advanced without serious ojiposition and occupied 
Frapelle. With the aid of the engineers enemy shelte-rs were blown 
up and dugouts and houses searched. The Germans had withdrawn 
their lines beyond the objective, leaving only two small posts in front. 



~ Trench Warfare — Frapelle 73 

Two jjrisoncrs were taken from one of these posts, eajitiired 1)\' the 
accomi)anying phitoon of Company B, Fifteenth ^Machine Gun 
BattaHon. The two oceupants of the other post were killed in the 
assault. 

No sooner had the troops <>ained their objectives than the Ger- 
man artillery was turned on Frapelle and Hill J<.51. At 6:30 a. m. 
the deluge of fire began, which lasted with varying intensity for three 
days and nights. The men of the Signal Battalion had carried their 
telephones and wire over the top in the first assault waves, to estab- 
lish communication to the rear from the forward command posts. So 
continuous was the shelling that the telephone lines had to be aban- 
doned. All the Boche artillery in the sector seemed to be firing on 
the newly-won territory. Back areas were also shelled. Large quan- 
tities of gas were used, with concentration of mustard. The wooded 
areas, overgrown with thick underbrush and filled with depressions, 
were drenched with fumes. Oiu' troops stayed in Frapelle, however, 
exactlj' as planned, thinned out according to schedide as soon as the 
new positions were securely organized. There were very few gas 
casualties in Frapelle, although several men w'ere gassed when reliefs 
and working parties had to pass through the deep ravines and valleys 
leading across what had been Xo jNIan's Land. These valleys were 
the only possible lines of communication and they were full of mus- 
tard gas all the time. 

The work of wiring-in began as soon as the positions were occu- 
pied and continued steadily under the supervision of Companies A 
and B, Seventh Engineers, despite the continuous artillery fire. Gas 
overcame many of the parties working at night on the entanglements 
and the trenches. 

On the 18th the enemy attempted a counterattack. It was 
jjromptly broken up by our rifle and automatic rifle fire before it was 
Avell started. Our heavy artillery was devoted to neutralizing the 
enemy batteries, and with the aid of the airplanes destroyed one posi- 
tion completely. A Boche railroad engine was blown clear off its 
track by another battery of the Twenty-first. Despite enemy fire 
and attacks our troops held all their gains firmly, and by the 20th 
had their new positions consolidated. The valley of the Fave was 
wired and closed to the enemy. 

Frapelle was the first operation of any kind that the Division 
had engaged in, and the men went through it splendidly, like veteran 
troops. They had advanced undaunted in the face of an intense and 
accurate barrage and then remained in the new positions subjected 
for three days and nights to constant ai-tillery fire and continuous 



74 History of the Fifth Division 

danger from gas. The casualties were rather severe, amounting to 
sixteen per cent of the troops engaged, besides many shght cases of 
gassing that were not reported to the Division Surgeon. Among 
officers there were: One, First Lieutenant Louis A. Freeman, of the 
Sixth, died of wounds; five severely wounded and nineteen slightly 
wounded. Enlisted casualties were: 31 killed, 4 died of wounds, 13 
missing, 75 severely Avounded and 218 slightly wounded. Over one 
hundred and fifty of the wounded were gas cases, not so serious but 
that the men were back on duty in a week or two. 

The operation, although a minor one, received considerable com- 
ment in the French and American ])ress. It was the only change 
that had taken place on this fi-ont in three years. The loss of Fra- 
pelle even occasioned some disturbance in the German high command, 
for in their official comnnmique of August 18th was the statement: 

"Army Group of Duke Albrecht — In the Vosges our advanced 
posts along the Fave as far as Frapelle withdrew according to order 
under a hostile attack." 

Praise for the ability and bravery shown by the Fifth Division 
in its operation was given by General de Boussoudy, commanding 
the Seventh French Army, in a letter to General JMcMahon: "The 
American Fifth Division carried out yesterday its first operation of 
the war. It penetrated far into the enemy defenses, quickly attained 
its objectives, and holds them secin-ely. I extend my sincerest con- 
gratulations to you personally for the manner in which the operation 
was planned and staged. I request you to congratulate for me the 
trooiJS who participated in the attack. This operation is a fitting fare- 
well from the gallant Fifth Division to its French conu-ades upon its 
departm'e." 

This message was published to the command in General Orders, 
along with the Commanding General's own appreciation of the work 
of the Division, as follows : 

"The Division Commander desires to exjjress his deep appreci- 
ation of the courage, dash and fortitude shown by the officers and men 
in the attack on the Frapelle jjosition and the subsequent occupation 
of the line. All ranks engaged gave evidence of a soldierly bearing 
which auguis well for the futiu'e success of the Division when engaged 
in more important operations. 

"Whatever credit may be attributed to the higher command for 
the success of the operation rightfully belongs to Brigadier General 
W. H. Gordon, commanding the Tenth Brigade, who was in direct 
charge of the preparation and execution of the attack. Individual 



Trench Warfare — Frapelle 75 

acts of courage and gallantry will be published to the command in 
later orders." 

On August 20th orders came from the Thirty-third Corps 
(French) for the relief of the Division. Tlie Ninety-second (col- 
ored) Division had anived to enter the lines under French tutelage. 
The Fifth was to proceed to the Arches area above Epinal for rest 
and further training. Reliefs were begun on the night of the 20th and 
completed by the 26th. Comirunand of the sector passed to the Gen- 
eral commanding the Eighty-seventh Division (French) at 9 a. m. of 
the 23rd. 

General LeConte of the Thirty-third Corps bade farewell to the 
men of the Red Diamond in a letter to General McMahon: 

"Now that the gallant division which you command is leaving 
the Gerardmer sector, where it arrived three months ago, I express 
my profound gratitude for the very loyal support that your troops 
and you have given us in the role which we are entrusted to play for 
the time being on the Vosges front. 

"A few days ago in a local operation which was perfectly con- 
ceived and energetically conducted and whose objectives were aceom- 
l^lished despite violent and prolonged counter activity of the enemj', 
your regiments and you proved what mettle highei- authority may 
expect to find in you, perhaps within a short period. 

"I wish also to call particular attention to the affecting cordiality 
that has at all times chai'acterized the daily intercourse of the staff 
and troops of the Fiftli Divisioji and the Thirty-thii-d Army Corps. 
This ever present cordiality has enabled us completely to overcome 
the difficulties that inevitably result from differences in organization 
and language. We are marching together towards our goal in com- 
plete agreement of sentiment and thought that will facilitate and as- 
sure our arrival there. 

"It is in this spirit that I request you to inform the officers and 
troops under your command of my entire satisfaction with them and 
to express to them with my thanks all my good wishes for their pros- 
perity and glory." 

Division Headquarters was at Arches from August 23rd to 29th. 
General Gordon was promoted here to Major General and left the 
Tenth Brigade to take command of the Sixth Division. He was suc- 
ceeded by Colonel Paul B. ISIalone, who came from the command of 
the Twenty-third Infantry of the Second Division that had fought 
in the Chateau-Thierry operations and in the Aisne-Marne offensive, 
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been promoted to Brigadier General. Colonel C. A. Trott became 
Chief of Staff on July 24.tli. 

The first two days in the Arches area were given the troops for 
rest, cleaning up and issuing new equipment. It had been a strenu- 
ous two months in the trenches. Replacements of men and animals 
were received. Training was started to fit the men for movement 
warfare. Close-order drill was employed to restore the discipline 
tliat had tended to become lax at the front. Schools in gas, liaison, 
machine gun, mortar and rifle firing were opened. Terrain j^i'ob- 
lems for com2>anies and battalions were planned. 



78 History of the Fifth Division 



ENLISTED MEN KILLED IN ACTION 
ANOULD SECTOR 

SIXTIETH INFANTRY 

*Pvt. Jolin Butero, Co. G. *Pvt. Thomas Marallo, Co. G. 

Pvt. David Fannick, Co. G. Pvt. James F. Mungavin, Co. G. 

Pvt. Harry Levan, Co. G. *Pfc. John Ostrowski, Co. G. 

Corp. Bennie Miller, Co. H. 

SLXTY-FIRST INFANTRY 

Pvt. Tony Cimino, Co. L. Pvt. Antonio Wolpi, Co. I-. 

Pvt. Elzie H. Moore, Co. L. Pvt. Morris Keronsky, Co. M. 

Pvt. Alpio Souppo, Co. L. Corp. John J. Simcoe, Co. M. 

*Pvt. WiUiam Upton, Co. L. Pvt. Richard J. Wei.se, Co. M. 

*Pvt. John Wilson, Co. M. 

SIXTH INFANTRY 
*Pvt. Jesse B. Emmons, Co. A. Pvt. James H. Poe, Co. B. 

ELEVENTH INFANTRY 

Pvt. Corwin Reese, Hq. Co. *Pvt. Oscar' W. Zuelsdorf, Co. C. 

*Sgt. Homer Earl, Co. A. Cook Albert Eichelberger, Co. F. 

Pvt. Joseph Kanieski, Co. I. 

FIFTEENTH MACHINE GUN BATTALION 
Pvt. John J. MuOen, Co. A. 

(*) Died of wounds. 



Trench Warfare — Frapelle 79 



ENLISTED MEN KILLED IN ACTION 
ST. DIE SECTOR 

SIXTIETH INFANTRY 

•Sgt. John Marshall, Co. C. Pvt. Marion Stankowicz, Co. E. 

Pvt. Charles L. Ackley, Co. H. 

SIXTY-FIRST INFANTRY 

Pvt. Oscar S. Mitchell, M. G. Co. Pvt. Charles E. Cummings, Co. G. 

•Pvt. John Androzeiviez, Co. C. Pvt. Timotliy O'Meara, Co. G. 

*Pvt. Terenty Werbicky, Co. C. Pfc. Walter E. Smith, Co. G. 

Pvt. .'\rchie"Watkins, Co. F. Pvt. Daniel J. Wanzie, Co. I. 

SIXTH INFANTRY 

Pvt. Frederick Morris, M. G. Co. Pvt. Walter W. Brandt, Co. L. 

Pvt. Albert L. Whitlow, Co. A. *Pvt. Gentry Nesbest, Co. M. 

Pvt. James D. McCarthy, Co. B. Pvt. Frank Zoltowski, Med. Det. 

ELEVENTH INFANTRY 

*Pfc. Herbert Wilson, M. G. Co. Pvt. William Taylor, Co. .\. 

Pvt. Daniel Stoever, Co. A. Pvt. Oscar H. Reynolds, Co. H. 

1st Sgt. Robert W. Yazell, Co. H. 

NINETEENTH FIELD ARTILLERY 
*Pvt. Howard S. Riseing, Battery B. 

(*) Died of wounds. 



80 Hisinry of the Fifth Division 



ENLISTED MEN KILLED IN ACTION 
FRAPELLE OPERATION 

SIXTH INFANTRY 

Pvt. Ambers Sapp. Hq. Co. Pvt. John S. Pelfrey, Co. L. 

Bug. Richard O. Wagner, M. G. Co. Pvt. William H. Brooks, Co. M. 

Sgt. Thomas D. Applewhite, Co. A. Pvt. George P. Coop, Co. M. 

Pvt. Eura Boitnott, Co. A. Pvt. John S. Doty, Co. M. 

Pvt. William A. Robins, Co. A. Pvt. Cornelius Fredericks, Co. M. 

Pvt. William R. Cotton, Co. L. Sgt. Wallace Green, Co. M. 

Pvt. Curtis Littleton, Co. M. 

FIFTEENTH MACHINE GUN BATTALION 

Pvt. Anton S. Blazek, Co. B. *Pvt. Charles Palermo, Co. B. 

Pfc. Robert L. Gee, Co. B. Pvt. Clarence Prunty, Co. B. 

Pvt. James D. McDonald, Co. B. Pvt. Herman E. Rennie, Co. B. 

Pvt. Williaui H. Weitzel, Co. B. 

SEVENTH ENGINEERS 

Pfc. Giuseppe .Mberalle Pvt. Charles E. Germain 

*Pvt. Carl J. Boyer Pfc. Charles T. Sampson 

*Pfc. Herl)ert I. Wilson 

THIRTEENTH MACHINE GUN BATTALION 
Pvt. Thomas M. Hayden, Co. A. 

FIFTH SANITARY TRAIN 

Sgt. Clement E. Diefenthal Pfc. George H. Kuhn 

Pvt. Joseph W. Green Pvt. Otto E. Kintzi 

Pvt. Ji.bn J. L. Mooney 

(*) Died of wounds. 



Trench Warfare — Frapelle 81 



EATTALION AND HIGHER COMMANDERS IN FIFTH DIVISION 
IN ANOULD AND ST. DIE SECTORS 

Major General John E. McMahon, Commanding Division. 
First Lieutenant Leslie \V. Deverciix, Aide de Camp. 

GENER.KL STAFF 

Colonel Howard R. Hiclvok, Chief of StaflF to July I8th. 

Lieutenant Colonel Robert G. Peck, Acting Chief of Staff July 19th to 2:M. 

Colonel Clement A. Trott, Chief of Staff from July 24.th. 

Major Martin C. Shallenberger, .Assistant Chief of Staff, G-1. 

Major Herbert Parsons, .Assistant Chief of Staff', G-2. 

Major John B. Barnes, .Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3. 

PRINCIPAL STAFF OFFICERS 

Colonel Robert H. Pierson, Division Surgeon. 

Lieutenant Colonel Gilbert M. .Mien, Division Machine Ciun Officer. 

Lieutenant Colonel Ward Dabney, Division Quartermaster. 

Lieutenant Colonel Robert (i. Peck, Division Inspector. 

Major P. James Cosgrave, Division Judge Advocate. 

Major Thomas Ci. Hayes, Division Ordnance Officer. 

Major Charles F. Leonard, Division Signal Officer. 

Major David P. Wood, Division .Adjutant. 

First Lieutenant A. M. Fisher, Division Gas Officer. 

First Lieutenant Thomas A. Knight, Secretary to General Staff. 

NINTH INFANTRY BRIGADE 

Brigadier General Joseph C. Castner, Commanding Brigade. 
First Lieutenant P>ank M. Smith. .Aide de Camp. 
Second Lieutenant Rowland H. Peacock, .Aide de Camp. 
Lieutenant Colonel R. McC. Beck, Brigade .Adjutant to .Tuly 17th. 
Major James D. Rivet, Brigade .Adjutant from July ISth. 

SIXTIETH INFANTRY 

Colonel Douglas Settle, Commanding regiment to July 30tli. 

Lieutenant Colonel Bertram P. Johnson, Commanding regiment July .Slst to .August ITth. 

Lieutenant Colonel Vernon W. Boiler, Conuiianding regiment from August LStli. 

Captain Matthew .A. Palen, Comnumding first battalion to .August lltli. 

Captain Robert B. Lorch, Conunanding tirst battalion from August l'2tli to ISth. 

Captain Charles AV. Jones, Conunanding first battalion from .August 19tli. 

Major Vernon AV. Boiler, Comuutnding second battalion to .August 17th. 

Major AV'illiam E. Morehouse, Commanding second liattalion from .August 18th. 

Lieutenant Colonel Bertram P. J(jhns(jn, Commanding third l)attalion to July Gtli. 

Major Lee D. Davis, Commanding third battalion from Jul}' 7th. 

SIXTA'-FIRST INFANTRY 

Colonel Hugh D. AVise, Commanding regiment. 

Major AValter F. L. Hartigan, Commanding first liattalion to August -tth. 

Captain Lawrence B. Glasgow, Commanding first battalion, August .5th to 19th. 

Major Donald Henley, Commanding first battalion from August 20th. 

Major Charles C. Bankhead, Commanding .second battalion. 

Major John J. Burleigh, Commanding third battalion to August 2nd. 

Major Lowe A. McClure, Commanding third battalion from .August .3rd. 

FOURTEENTH MACHINE GUN BATTALION 

Major Frederick .A. Barker, Commanding battalion to .August 10th. 
Major Jens A. Doe, Commanding battalion from .August 11th. 



82 History of the Fifth Division 

TENTH INFANTRY BRIGADE 

Brigadier General Walter H. Gordon, Commanding brigade. 
First I^ieutenant Joseph H. Hinwood, Jr., Aide de Camp. 
First Lieutenant Malcolm H. Ivy, Aide de Camp. 
Captain George H. van de Steeg, Brigade Adjutant. 

SIXTH INFANTRY 

Colonel Edwin A. Winans, Commanding regiment to July 11th. 

Lieutenant Colonel E. M. Norton, Commanding regiment July 12th to August 14th. 

Colonel Henry J. Hunt, Commanding regiment from August 15th. 

Major George H. Huddleson, Commanding first battalion. 

Major Philip B. Peyton, Commanding second battalion. 

Major R. A. Jones, Commanding third battalion to July 7th. 

Major Courtney H. Hodges, Commanding tliird battalion July 8tli to August 11th. 

Major John W. I-eonard, Commanding third battalion from August 12th. 

ELEVENTH INFANTRY 

Colonel John B. Bennet, Commanding regiment. 
Major Everett D. Barlow, Commanding first battalion to July 1st. 
Major Frank C. Mahin, Commanding first battalion from July 2nd. 
Major John H. Muncaster, Commanding second battalion from June 20th. 
Major Ralph W. Kingman, Commanding tliird liattalion to June 27th. 
Major Everett D. Barlow, Commanding third battalion from July 1st. 

FIFTEENTH MACHINE GUN BATTALION 

Major John H. Muncaster, Commanding battalion to June 19tli. 
Captain Jens A. Doe, Couniianding battalion June 20th to .\ugust 10th. 
Major W. M. Grimes, Commanding liattalion from .\ugust 11th. 

FIFTH FIELD ARTILLERY BRIGADE 

Brigadier General Clement A. F. Flagler, Commanding brigade. 
First Lieutenant Jacltson A. Boyd, Aide de Camp. 
Second Lieutenant Howard F. Fletcher, Aide de Caiup. 
Major John Magruder, Brigade Adjutant. 

NINETEENTH FIELD .\RTILLERY 

Colonel Conrad H. Lanza. Commanding regiment to August 21st. 

Lieutenant Colonel C. P. Hollingsworth, Couuuanding regiment from .\ugust 22nd. 

Major Robert S. Donaldson, Commanding first battalion to August 8th. 

Major Herman Beukema, Commanding first battalion from Augu.st 9th. 

Major Karl C. Greenwald, Commanding second battalion to August 8th. 

Major Walter S. Winton, Commanding second battalion August 9th to 17th. 

Major John S. MacTaggart, Couunanding second battalion from August 18th. 

TWENTIETH FIELD ARTILLERY 

Colonel Brook Payne, Commanding regiment. 
Major R. C. Batson, Commanding first battalion to ,\ugust 4th. 
Major Cuyler L. Clark, Commanding first battalion from August 5th. 
Major George L. Miller, Couunanding .second battalion. 

TWENTY-FIRST FIELD ARTILLERY 

Colonel Richard H. McMaster, Commanding regiment. 

Major George A. Seaman, Couunanding first battalion to August 10th. 

Major John H. Wallace, Commanding first battalion from August 11th. 

Major Jean A. .leancon. Commanding second battalion. 

Major Clyde A. Selleck, Commanding third battalion. 



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SEVENTH ENGINEERS 

Colonel Lewis M. Adams, Commanding regiment. 

Major Oscar O. Kuentz, Commanding first battalion. 

Major Earl E. Gesler, Commanding second battalion to July 1st. 

Major Thomas D. Finley, Conianding second battalion July 2nd to August 1211). 

Major Willis E. Teale, Commanding second battalion from August 13tb, 

First Lieutenant Peter Murphy, Commanding train. 

THIRTEENTH MACHINE GUN BATTALION 

Major Gilbert M. Allen, Commanding battalion to July 4th. 
Major Walton H. Walker, Commanding battalion from July .5th. 

NINTH FIELD SIGNAL BATTALION 

Major Henry W. Hall. Commanding battalion. 

HEADQUARTERS TROOP 

Captain Lovejoy Newton, Commanding troop to July 1st. 
Captain Eugene M. Thomasson, Comanding troop from July 2nd. 

FIFTH DIVISION TRAINS 

Colonel William M. Morrow, Commanding trains to June 29th. 
Major Oral E. Clark, Commanding trains June 30th to July 21st. 
Lieutenant Colonel Harry E. Comstoek, Commanding trains from July 22n(l. 

FIFTH SUPPLY TRAIN 

Captain Taylor Belcher, Conunanding train to July 21st. 
Major Oral E. Clark, Commanding train from July 22nd. 

FIFTH AMMUNITION TRAIN 

Lieutenant Colonel Harry E. Comstock, Commanding train to July 21st. 
Lieutenant Colonel R. John West, Conunanding train from July 22nd. 
Major S. A. Campbell, Commanding motor battalion to July 24th. 
Major Frederick A. Barker, Conunanding motor battalion from August loth. 
Major R. John West, Commanding horsed battalion to .July 22nd. 
Captain Raymond Dickson, Comtnanding horsed battalion from .luly 23rd. 

FIFTH SANITARY TRAIN 

Major Albert Pfeiffer, Commanding train to June 20th. 
Lieutenant Colonel Carey J. Vaux, Conunanding train from June 21.st. 
Captain Samuel Hamilton, Jr., Director Field Hospitals to June 19th. 
Major Albert Pfeiffer, Director of Field Hospitals June 20th to July 2nd. 
Major Dana W. Drury, Director of Field Hospitals from July 3rd. 
Major John I. Robison, Director of Ambulance Companies. 

FIFTH MILITARY POLICE 
Major William H. Gill, Commanding battalion. 



Chapter III 
THE ST. ]MIIIIEL OPKRATIOX 




X Aimust 'JSth came the first of the orders that 
hrought tlie Fifth Division to participate in the 
first ail-American operation of the war. In 
Au<j;ust and early September the American First 
Ai-my was being organized. Its first mission 
w as to be the reduction of the St. ]Mihiel salient — 
that Avedge in the line between Verdun and Pont- 
a-Mousson with its apex at St. Mihiel, a spear- 
liead pointed at Paris and the heart of France, 
always a menace to the strength of the Allied line and an enemy 
buttress against which France had vainly dashed her strength 
throughout the past four years of war. 

The Fifth Division was ordered to proceed from the Arches 
training area to the hilly country on the Moselle, southwest of Lune- 
ville. Division Headquarters were established at Neuvillers-sur- 
Moselle on the 29tli and the ti'oops proceeded to their billeting areas 
by marching and by bus. xill units were moved by the 30th. 

The training schedules were resmiied, Avith particular attention 
and emphasis on open warfare methods. Exercises of advancing with 
only maps and compasses were carried out by companies and bat- 
talions. The rough, wooded slopes of the ]Moselle were ideal for such 
instruction. Rifle and machine gun firing was pushed to qualify re- 
cruits for skirmishing. As gas training, every officer and enlisted 
man was required to Avear a mask half an hour daily. All kinds of 
liaison — betAveen the different infantry units, betAveen infantry and 
airplanes, betAA'cen infantry and artillery — Avere studied. 

Orders came on September 4th ff)r the Division to move into the 
sector assigned to it for the impending operation. Absolute secrecy 
was maintained as to the plans and no one except the necessary higher 
authorities knew the destination of the Division nor the mission it was 
to perform. Certainly even the loA\-liest private felt that something 



86 History of the Fifth Division 

was in the air; but whether the Division was moving for an attack, a 
rush to strengthen a hne against an enenij' drive, or merely training 
for future activity was only speculation. To prevent the troop move- 
ments being discovered liy the enemy, or even becoming known to the 
native population, all marching was by night. No lights were per- 
mitted. Travel was not begun till 8 p. M. and stops were made before 
4 A. M, By day troops and trains camped in woods and remained 
securely concealed. 

The area aroimd Martincom-t was the destination of the Fifth 
Division. Headquarters were established in that town on Sejjtember 
8th. The fifty-kilometer march from the Moselle district was begim 
by the artillery on the 4th, by the engineers and trains on the .^th and 
by the infantry on the Gth. Those forced night marches stand out 
most vividly in the mind of every man in the Division. It was the 
first hurry-up march the troops had undergone; the weather was one 
continuous downpour of rain; the roads were slippery and wound 
over steep hills and through wet woods; as the organization ap- 
jjroaehed the lines the traffic on the highways grew denser and denser 
until those arteries were solid-streams of vehicles and men, with a 
current in either direction. 

Orders were that the artillery should be in the sector and in posi- 
tion by September 8th; but the enormous traffic on the roads, the 
scarcity and wretched condition of the horses and the incessant rain 
made it impossible to complete the march on time. Forage was 
scarce, water was often unobtainable. Horses died along the road or 
had to be abandoned to the mercy of French peasants. The muddy 
ground made the entrances and exits of woods extremely difficult; 
sometimes as much as three hours were consumed merely in getting 
organizations out of the woods and on the road. The strain on men 
and animals was terrific. Sleep was almost unheard of. On Sep- 
tember 9th the batteries began arriving in the sector and the Fifth 
Field Artillery Brigade P. C. (poste de commandement) was estab- 
lished at Martincourt. 

The trains, mostly motorized, were not so overwhelmed with 
difficulties as the artillery, although rain and mud and traffic jam- 
ming l)rought perpetual discomfort and strain. The Supply Train 
was bus}' night and day liauling supplies into the divisional area pre- 
paratory to the drive. The Ammunition Train went into Bois de la 
Rappe, south of Martincourt. Trucks floundered in the soft earth 
while the men worried over filling their dumps with amnuinition. In 
tlie dense woods Colonel West and Captain Brinckerhoff of the Train 
and Lieutenant Walker of the Artillery Brigade ran into a cloud gas 



The St. Mihiel Operation 87 

attack and saved themselves by putting on their masks at record 
speed. After they had ahnost suffocated, a doughboy came to their 
rescue and informed the officers tliat the gas was only the clouds re- 
sulting from smoke bomb practice by a company of infantry! The 
Sanitary Train was established in ^'illey St. Ettiene, with a Field 
Hospital and Ambidance Company at St. Jean. Engineers, Train 
Headquarters and jNIilitary Police were at Martincourt. The M. 
P.'s were given their first real test in handling the traffic on the roads 
leading to the front. Tliej' were handicapped by lack of ex^ierience 
in such jams. Comjjany A had been transferred to the First Ai-my. 
Officers and men exhausted themselves in the gigantic task of keeping 
the roads clear, many doing forty-eight-hour shifts without sleep. 

One M. P. knew his job thoroughly. As this traffic cop was 
patrolling a road reserved for animal-drawn transportation, a big 
automobile tried to force its way through. The M. P. promjjtly 
halted the machine, with the threat, "I'll shoot if you move another 
inch." He probably didn't notice the four stars. The Conunander- 
in-Chief of the A. E. F. alighted from his auto and congratulated 
the private with the remark, "You are the first M. P. I have found 
doing his duty." 

II 

The German position in this salient that the American Army 
planned to reduce was naturally strong. The Cotes-de-Meuse, bor- 
dering the river on the east and forming the enemy's western line 
of defense, were a rugged chain of hills rising about 450 feet very 
sharply from the INIeuse valley. They were heavily wooded and 
deeply cut b)^ ravines in all directions. From a conical hill just south 
of St. Mihiel, the Camp des Romains, the German trenches stretched 
northwai'd along the Cotes for about twenty kilometers. Then they 
turned in a northeast direction and descended into the lowlands of 
the Woevres, that Hat, swamjjy area lying between the hills of the 
Meuse and the hills of the Moselle. Thus the terrain was admirably 
suited to a stubborn defense. The only feasible point of attack on 
the whole western face was where the lines left the Cotes to descend 
into the Woevres. 

To the east of St. Mihiel, the German lines reached thirty kilo- 
meters to the Moselle, a couple of kilometers above Pont-a-Mousson. 
The ground was very rough from Camp des Romains uj) to height 
Mont Sec; then came a few kilometers of marshy ground. Eastward 
lay the rolling hills west of the Moselle, well wooded and cut fre- 
quently by ravines. A fairly good avenue of attack existed near the 




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middle, in the region Seieheprey-Flirey-Liniey. Thus the plan of 
the operation was to cut off the salient by pincer-like drives from the 
west and from the south. The forces should meet in the line Thiau- 
court-Vigneulles, with the object of isolating the enemy in the point 
of the salient. 

The Germans had foreseen the possible necessity of withdrawal 
from the St. Mihiel salient and had constructed in a fairly straight 
line from north of Verdun to above Pont-a-Mousson a section of the 
famous Hindenl)urg Line, defended by wire and countless concrete 
pillboxes and strongholds. The area Ijetween the withdrawal posi- 
tion and the front lines was also well studded with secondary combat 
positions, concreted and capable of strong defense. 

Foui'teen American divisions were gathered for the operation. 
On the west, or left pincer, were the Twenty-sixth and Fourth Divi- 
sions with a French unit. On the south or right pincer were in line, 
from the Moselle westward, the Fighty-second, Ninetieth, Fifth, 
Second, Eighty-Ninth, Forty-second and First Divisions. In re- 
serve were the Third, Thirty-fifth, Seventy-eighth, Eightieth and 
Ninety-first Divisions. French Colonials held the point where no 
drive was to be pushed. 

The 2)art assigned the Fifth Division was to act as the right edge 
of the right pincer. The sector was about a third of the way from the 
Moselle to St. Mihiel, only two kilometers wide. It was described as 
running "from one-half kilometer east of Remenauville to the road 
fork one kilometer east of Regnieville." The mission was to drive 
practically due north, about eight kilometers, to the Hindenburg 
Line. The village of Vie\ille-en-Haye lay in the sector to be taken 
by the Red Diamond. 

The rear area of the Division was a narrow strip extending back 
of the sector front for a distance of about twenty kilometers. It was 
limited, on the east by the road fork one kilometer east of Regnieville- 
en-Haye, Mamey (exclusive), Rogeville (exclusive), Jaillon (in- 
clusive), Francheville (exclusive) ; on the west by point one-half kilo- 
meter east of Remenauville, le Haricot, eastern edge of Bois de la 
Rappe, Tremblecourt (inclusive), Avrainville (inclusive), Franche- 
ville (exclusive). Martincourt was the only town of the area and 
lay at about the center of the sector, eight kilometers from the lines. 

Running up to Martincoiu't from the southeast, there extended 
tow^ard the lines a deep valley, winding and walled in by wooded hills. 
A kilometer up the valley lay St. Jean, a tiny village little disturbed 
by the war of four years. Two kilometers further up the ravine was 
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The St. Mihiel Operation 91 

Thence the valley wound northward till it reached the Metz-St. Dizier 
highway at the Metz Bridge, scarce three kilometers from the oppos- 
ing line of trenches. East of the sinuous canyon was Bois dit la 
Lampe, with Mamey on its borders. On the west were Bois dit le 
Haut Chemin and Bois de St. Jacques. Proceeding north of the 
Metz highway one penetrated on the left of the continuing valley 
Bois dit la Chambrotte and on the right Bois dit Jolival and Bois dit 
le Brule. In these woods were the main defenses of the P^rench sys- 
tem. Continuing forward over numerous ridges and swales one 
reached the French first-line trenches, protected everywhere by wide 
stretches of wire entanglements. 

The town of Regnieville-en-Haye, about the middle of the Divi- 
sion's front, reduced to mere piles of stones and mortar by the four 
years' conflict, lay just inside the French outpost lines. The Pont- 
a-Mousson-Thiaucourt highway ran across the sector diagonally from 
right to left. In Regnieville it was but a mere stretch of shell-holes 
and obstructions. Further on in German territory the road was 
known to be full of mines and traps, prepared to resist possible in- 
vaders. 

Intensive study of all the maps and information of the sector, 
with careful reconnaissances brought forth Field Order No. -ll at 
noon of September 9th — the Division order for the operation. The 
past stability of the line in this vicinity had given ample opportunity 
to study all the German defenses, and the order was a model of de- 
tailed plans for attack. 

Acting in accordance with the directions to take over the sector, 
the Nineteenth, Twentieth and Twenty-first Field Artillery went 
into position east of Bois dit la Lampe. near the Metz road, on the 
10th and 11th. The positions were poor, for the good ground had 
already been occupied by the additional artillery that had been at- 
tached to the Division for the operation. Nine 75 batteries of the 
219th R. A. C. (French) , two 220 and two 1.55 batteries of the 182nd 
Regiment (French) and six 8-inch batteries of the Fifty-ninth 
C. A. C. (American) -were crowded into the narrow sector to rein- 
force the regular divisional artillery. The front fairly bristled with 
cannon, a gun to every fifteen meters. 

The infantry of the Division left the Moselle area south of Nancy 
on the 6th and by night marches reached the territory Martincourt- 
Saizerais by September 10th. The blackness of the nights and the 
perpetual rain exhausted everyone. The Military Police especially 
were called upon for supreme effort, for they had to act as column 
markers throughout the night and then spend the ensuing daj^ getting 




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in position for the next stage of the Journey. Officers and men ahke 
were footsore and weary from exposure to the raw weather and loss 
of sleep when the brigades reached their designated stations. The 
Tenth Brigade was in the lead. 

After reconnaissances of the sector the advance elements of 
Colonel Malone's brigade began relief of the Ninetieth Division on 
the night of the 10th. Outpost lines remained in the hands of the 
Ninetieth Division. l)ut all combat and rear positions passed to the 
Sixth and Eleventh Infantry, abreast in the line. The rear battalions 
of the Tenth Brigade were in Bois de Martincourt and Bois de 
Couleur, while General Castner's Ninth Brigade was in la Queue de 
Themard, northeast of Tremblecourt. Divisional and artillery bri- 
gade P. C.'s moved to St. Jacques; the Tenth Brigade P. C. moved 
to a point near Metz bridge, while the Ninth Brigade P. C. was set 
up on the ]Mamey-St. .Tac(iiies road. 

The German ])()siti()iis that faced the troops of the Fifth Divi- 
sion were excellently situated for defense. They included in depth 
four successive heights, tliree of whicli were defended by well organ- 
ized systems of trenches. Each of the lieights commanded several 
valleys where enemy reser\'es were stationed and from which counter- 
attacks might normall\ \)v planned should the lieights be taken. 

The German outpost trenches, guarded liy the usual wide zone 
of barbed wire, were on the open forward slope about four hundred 
meters above Regnieville. Nortli of the first lines the ground rose 
for half a kilometer to the crest S4<5.5, just east of the road to Thiau- 
court. East of Regnieville tlie German lines lay on the top of the 
ridge, behind which the ground sloped back to Bois de la Rappe. 

The intermediate or First Combat Position of the enemy was 
here — a single trench running from Hill 343.4. on the Thiaucourt 
road, across the top of Hill 34.3..). northeast to Bois de la Rappe, 
where the trencli was i-eplaced l)y only occasional bands of wire. On 
the southeast edge of Bois de la Rappe the trench system reappeared. 
Connection from the outpost trenches to the combat ])osition and the 
rear was l)y means of deep communication trenches. The principal 
ones were Osterlaufgraben, running along tlie Thiaucourt road, and 
the Boyau des Sacs, parallel to Osterlaufgraben and three lumdred 
meters farther west. Boyau des Sacs entered Bois du Four, whose 
eastern corner touched the Division sector west of tlie Thiaucourt 
road, a kilometer and a half beyond Regnieville. 

Behind the First Combat Position, the terrain, on the left, was 
open and sloped down for a kilometer to Bois des Saulx and Bois des 
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countered the Ravine de la Fosse and the valley of the Trey, which 
marked the eastern boundary of the Division's field of action. North 
of Bois de la Rappe was Bois St. Claude. 

These three woods in line across the sector, Bois des Saulx, 
Grandes Portions and St. Claude, formed the Second or Real Combat 
Position, defending the second height. Hill 346.4, south and south- 
east of Vieville-en-Haj^e. This second position was solidly con- 
structed, with two lines of trenches 200 to 300 meters apart, concreted 
and fitted with means of powerful resistance. The woods contained 
deep dugouts, built six meters under the surface. North of the 
woods were strong artillery positions. Paths led to the rear and 
supplies were brought up on two narrow gauge railroads, Vieville- 
Grandes Portions and Vieville-Rappe. Behind Hill 34G.4 was the 
town of Vieville, surrounded by wire and equipped with nmnerous 
machine gun nests hidden in the deserted houses and in position to 
sweep all approaches to the village. A stronghold in the old church 
tower commanded the road for a sweep of over a kilometer. 

The third heights. Hill 361.4, northeast of Vieville, were scarcely 
organized, and lay in advance of the Third Com])at Position, which 
ran some three kilometers north of Vieville. A kilometer north of 
the town was Bois Gerard, with its deep vallej^ and pine-clad slopes 
which sheltered a German hospital and rest camp. Bois d'Heiche 
was to the west of Bois Gerard and formed a part of the left border 
of the Division sector. 

The Third Combat Position on our immediate front consisted 
only of lines of wire along the western edge of Bois de Bonvaux, a 
kilometer north of Jaulny, and along the southern outskirts of Bois 
de Grand Fontaine, about two kilometers north of Bois Gerard. 
Here the Division sector widened out eastward to include a front of 
four kilometers, taking in Bois Hanido, and behind it Bois de Trou 
de la Haie. This third position was considered to be the advance 
zone of the Withdrawal Position, and connected with the strong Hin- 
denburg Line by paths and ravines through the thick woods. 

The fourth and northernmost heights in the enemy's system, the 
hills south of Villecey and the stream Rupt de INIad, were protected 
by the main Withdrawal Position, the Hindenburg Line, which 
passed through Rembercourt, through the northern horn of Bois de 
Grand Fontaine, south of Ferme de la Grange, and east throuah 
Preny. La Souleuvre Ferme. on the boundary between the Fifth 
and Ninetieth Division sectors, was a strong outpost of the line. The 
strength of the Hindenbm-g Line, which had been constructed by that 
famous General of the Imperial armies, had been famed throughout 



96 History of the Fifth Division 

the world for a year. It was thought hy its makers to be impreg- 
nable. In the Fifth Division sector it consisted of a double line of 
trenches, marked out and reinforced by numerous concrete dugouts. 
A double line of zigzag wire protected each outlined trench. Pill- 
boxes and other concrete strongholds dominated all important points. 
The position had been organized in dejjth and concrete dugouts ap- 
peared in checkered formation as far as a kilometer and a half liehind 
the trenches. Fernie de la Grange, on the heights south of Villecey, 
was a veritable fortress. 

The (xcrman line was not strongly held, as the zone of action of 
the Fifth Division was slightly overlapped on each side by one regi- 
ment of (German infantry, tlie 332nd. The 332nd, with the 419th 
and the 2.)7th to the west, formed the Seventy-seventh Reserve Divi- 
sion. West of the Seventy-seventh Division was the Tenth Division, 
and to the east was the 2.j.5th Division of Landwehr troops. 

Headquarters of the Boche regiment o])posite the Fifth Division 
were located on the north edge of Bois St. Claude. Two battalions 
were in line, with a third in reserve near La Souleuvre Ferme, just 
east of Bois Hanido. Tlie west battalion had its P. C. and one sup- 
jjort c()mi)any in the south edge of Bois du Four. The other support 
company was in Bois des Saulx. Two companies manned the First 
Combat trenches, with Boyau des Sacs as a dividing line. Most of 
the effectives, therefore, were west of the Division sector. The east 
battalion's P. C. was imknown; two companies in support were in the 
dugouts in the deep valley of the Trey, just inside the sector on the 
east. Two companies in the line held the trenches on the east of Hill 
34.5. .5 and along Bois de la Rappe. A few scattered men, generally 
with machine guns, manned the outpost lines. Machine guns were 
known to be well distributed over the sector, covering the north exit 
of Regnieville and the approaches to Bois de la Rajjpe. Heavy ma- 
chine guns were located on the reverse slope of Hill 34.5. .5 and in Bois 
du Foiu', wliere there were minenwerfer as well. Batteries of 77's, 
10;5's and 1.50"s were emplaced in Bois du Four and Bois des Saulx. 

With the Xinetieth on its right and the Second on its left, the 
Fifth Division was to attack as a part of the First Army Corps. The 
]>lan of attack included for the first day two phases. Following artil- 
lery pi-eparation and ]n-eceded by a rolling barrage and heavy tanks, 
the assaulting battalions of infantry were to rush the outpost and 
First Combat lines and captin-e the Intermediate Objective, the en- 
emy's Second or Real Combat Position in Bois des Saulx, Grandes 
Portions and St. Claude. Without losing the impetus of the original 
thrust, the second line battalions should pass through the assault 



The St. Mihiel Operation 91 

battalions here and carry the fioht on for three kilometers fin-ther to 
the northern edge of Bois Gerard and the heights northeast of Vie- 
ville. There ended the First Phase. Six hours were allowed for 
attaining this objective. At H plus six hours the attack was to be 
continued to the First Day I.,ine by the battalions that had started 
the fight as local reserve. From the First Day Line strong recon- 
naissance patrols should be sent out to drive the enemy back and to 
hold the ground up to his line of withdrawal, Rembercourt-La 
Souleuvre Ferme. 

Colonel IMalone's brigade, which had occupied the sector on the 
night of the 10th. was designated as the attacking troops. General 
Castner's brigade formed the reserve. The formation assumed was 
line or regimental columns, one battalion of each regiment in the 
front line. In occupying the sector Colonel Bennet, Eleventh In- 
fantry, on the right, had placed INIajor IMahin with the first battalion 
in the combat trenches. jNIajor ^luncaster, second battalion, in sup- 
port and IMajor Barlow, third battalion, in reserve. On the left 
Colonel Hunt had disposed of the Sixth Infantry, by placing Major 
Leonard's third battalion in the combat line. Major Huddleson's first 
battalion in support and Major Hodge's second battalion in reserve. 
The reserve brigade had similar formation. Colonel Wise on the 
right with the Sixty-first and Colonel Hawkins on the left with the 
Sixtieth. In the Sixty-first Infantry the battalions were formed in 
column — second (IMajor Bankhcad), first (]Major Henley), third 
(Lieutenant Colonel INIcClure) ; the Sixtieth was formed, second 
(Major Baldwin), third (Major Davis), first (IVIajor Palen). 

Companies A and D of the Sixtieth Infantry were detailed as 
combat liaison troops with the Second Division on the left, while the 
Eleventh Infantry sent out two more platoons of its Company E and 
a machine gun platoon to connect with the Ninetieth Division on the 
right. The second battalion of the Twentieth Field Artillery was 
designated to serve under direct orders of Colonel Malone. Battery 
E was to accompany the attacking battalions of the Eleventh, and 
Battery D was assigned to the lead battalion of the Sixth. Battery 
F was held to fire on sj^ecial targets pointed out by the assault bri- 
gade. A company of tweh'c medium tanks (French) had been as- 
signed the Division and wej-e to precede the infantry, to break down 
the wire and help overcome local resistance. Two companies of light 
tanks (French) were to follow up the assault battalions, to lielp in 
mopping up and to provide support against counterattacks. Com- 
pany A of the Seventh Engineers was detailed to assist the tanks; 
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companies to help open up the wire with cutters and Bengalore tor- 
pedoes; Conipanj' C was to proceed with the accompanying batteries, 
to bridge trenches and open up the way for the advance ; Company D 
was assigned tlie work of opening up the Regnieville-Thiaucourt 
highway across Xo IVIan's Land; Company F had a shnilar task from 
Fey-en-Haye through Vieville to Jaulny; Company E was assigned 
maintenance of the ^lartincourt-St. Jacques road. Company E of 
the First Gas Regiment, ecpiipped with four-inch Stokes mortars, 
was to take position in the front hue and provide a smoke screen for 
the advancing troops. The companies of the Fifteenth JNIachine Gun 
BattaHon were attached to the infantry battahons; Company A went 
to the third battahon of the Eleventh Infantry, B to the third bat- 
talion, Sixth; C to the first battalion. Eleventh, and D to the second 
battalion, Sixth. The Thirteenth and Fourteenth Machine Gun 
Battalions formed a separate group under Lieutenant Colonel Gil- 
bert M. Allen, Division Machine Gun Officer, and took positions in 
the support trenches in Bois dit Jolival and Bois de la Chambrotte 
for barrage fire. To the Fifth Division were also added the Twelfth 
Aero Squadron, consisting of eighteen planes, and Balloon Company 
No. 2 for reconnaissance and observation and to assist in liaison. 

The storm broke before the Boche was prejiared. The Germans 
had foreseen the operation and had decided to withdraw. But the 
attack came about forty-eight hours before it was expected. In fact 
their orders were issued for withdrawal on the day before the opera- 
tion began, and the American barrage and assault caught the enemy 
just as he was beginning to evacuate. He could offer no strong- 
resistance. The American concentration had been accomplished with 
successful secrecy, despite the enemy avions constantly searching the 
lines and the frequent shelling of all the roads and areas in rear of the 
front. 

At 2 p. M. of the 11th the troops of the Tenth Brigade began 
their march to take position for the assault. Major Barlow's and 
Major Hodges' battalions moved from their i-eserve positions to the 
jumping-off trenches. The sky was heavily clouded and a light rain 
prevented German aviators from discovering the movements. Ob- 
servers on the heights behind the enemy lines were blinded by the 
mist. 

Nightfall found the assault battalions in Bois dit Johval, north 
of the St. Dizier-Metz highway. Routes to the jumping-off trenches 
had been but partially reconnoitered, and the night was pitch dark 
and rainy. By midnight, however, the troops had reached their posts 
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D day to come. The message of Colonel Malone to Division Head- 
quarters, "The fish are hatched," meant that the front line of the 
357th Infantry had been reheved. The Ninth Brigade moved for- 
ward witli a regiment on either side of the St. Jean-Jjt. Jacques 
road — head near St. Jacques, rear north of ]\Iartincourt. 

With the coming of darkness the roads, that had jn-eserved their 
normal appearance in daytime, were overrun with traffic again. 
Wagons carrying ammunition to the infantry and machine guns, 
trucks with artillery shells and powder, tanks large and small, med- 
ical carts, the last batteries of artillery, couriers and messengers on 
horse and motorcycle, crowded the few narrow, nmddy roads. The 
tanks were blocked south of the Metz ])ridge and at midnight were 
still struggling. The message to Heachjuarters was "Roosters wad- 
dling." All the batteries finally reached their positions in time, but 
grave doubts were felt as to the sufficiency of the supply of ammuni- 
tion for the barrage and boml)ardment. One hundred truck loads of 
ammunition were stuck in the jam on the rear road, and only five 
had arrived at midnight. The French liaison officer with the Artil- 
lery Brigade declared that the operation could not be carried out, that 
the drive was foredoomed to faihn-e. Nevertheless, the Iieroic effoi-ts 
of the Ammunition Train, the Trench jNlortar Battery and the artil- 
lery echelons finally provided the necessary amount of high-explo- 
sive and shrapnel, although it l)ecame necessary to thin do^vn the 
traveling barrage at the end of the fire. No plan for artillery prep- 
aration previous to H hour had been included in the Field Order. 
Only a tentative scheme had been worked out. At 7 p. m. of Septem- 
ber 11th orders came for four-horn- artillery preparation previous 
to the hour of attack, and the discarded plans were hastily revived. 

Ill 

At 1 A. :\i. the boml)ardment began. From opposite Verdiui to 
St. Mihiel and east to Pont-a-Mousson there roared the greatest artil- 
lery fire that American arms had ever known. lo5's, 220's and 8-inch 
guns of the Fifth Division sector rained steel upon every known 
point of the enemy's lines. Trenches of the Boche combat position 
in Bois des Saulx, des Grandes Portions and St. Claude were del- 
uged. The zones of dugouts in Bois du Four and Valley de la Trey 
were swept with shell. Battery positions were bombarded and the 
routes of communication to the rear, past Vieville, even to La Sou- 
leuvre Ferme, were covered with interdiction fire. 

The roar of the cannon was deafening and bursts of flame lit up 
the sodden sky. At first the Hvm artillery attempted to reply, but 



102 History of the Fifth Division 

by 1:55 A. M. their last gun was sikiit. The only sounds that might 
lie heard from the dark heights behind the German lines were the 
booms of bursting shells. Doughboys waiting in the trenches were 
impatient of the delay. Already all except the forward strands of 
the defensive wire in front of their jumiiing-off trenches were cut to 
speed their advance. The rain soaked everyone to the skin. Some 
men even changed socks and underwear from their clean supj)ly in 
their heavy packs. 

H hour was 5 a. m. At 4:30 the machine guns all oi^ened up a 
heavy barrage of indirect and overhead fire on the points in the Ger- 
man lines whence counterattacks might come. Promptly at 5 o'clock 
fifteen 75 batteries began their rolling barrage along the whole width 
of the sector. High-explosive rained on the enemy front lines and 
then, by fifty meter bounds, went forward toward the intermediate 
positions in the belt of Bois. The rate of advance was a hundred 
meters every fom* minutes, three shots per gun per minute. 

The heavy tanks had not reached their positions. They were 
mired in the ground made soft by many shell-holes and constant rain. 
The artillery had not cut the German wire because reliance had been 
placed in the tanks. 

Undaunted by the unbroken wire ahead, at the instant that the 
barrage came down the doughboys of Major Barlow's and Major 
Hodges' battalions dashed forward. Three companies of each bat- 
talion, with platoons abreast, were in the front line; the Fourth com- 
panies were in support. Four thin waves of mud-stained men,', 
helmeted and under full pack, bayoneted rifle in hand, swept through 
the lanes in their own barbed wire. It was not quite dawn. The 
scattered Bodies in their lonely outposts and isolated machine gun 
nests must have quaked as the avalanche descended upon them. 
Rockets went up in frantic calls for counter-barrages, but German 
artillery was wrecked or abandoned. As the flexible line swept over 
shell-torn No Man's Land the smoke screen went down, adding to 
the opacity of the rain-laden atmosjjhere and blinding the enemy 
snipers and machine gunners. The wire held the men up but an in- 
stant. Wire cutters were scarce, l)ut the entanglements were old 
and rusty, in only fair condition. When the engineers' wire-cutters 
could not do the work fast enough for the rushing doughboys, eager 
hands pulled up the iron supporting stakes and the bands of barbs 
were trampled under foot. It was dangerous work, but no one hesi- 
tated. Men filed through communication trenches when they came 
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The St. Mihiel Operation 103 

On the left the advance of the Sixth Infantry was opposed by 
fire from a few scattered machine gims which were quickly taken I)}' 
Hanking. The right of the Eleventh was held up. The men took 
shelter in shell-holes while Company A of the Fifteenth Machine 
Gun Battalion mounted guns and poured a rain of bullets into the 
opposing nests. The waves washed over the front-line trenches. The 
left of the Eleventh was held up by machine guns, but the tactics of 
the Fifteenth destroyed the opposition in short order. 

The front lines were passed by 5:45 a. m. The men advanced so 
rapidly that they jjressed the barrage. Twice they overtook it and 
shorts fell among them. Machine gminers had difficidty in keeping 
pace with the fast-going doughboys. The unwieldy tanks struggled 
to catch up, but floundered in the mud and shell-torn stretches of Xo 
Man's Land. At 6:15 a. m. the tanks were just entering Regnieville. 
The accompanying batteries of the Twentieth Field Artillerj' were 
also stuck in the morass. The engiiieers detailed to bridge trenches 
and repair roads were too few, and the teams could not drag the light 
75's across No INIan's Land and through the wire. 

With the first waves went the outpost comjianies of the Signal 
Battalion and the medical men. The signalmen carried wire and tele- 
jihones to connect battalion commanders with their regimental P. C.'s. 
JNIuch of their work was set at naught when the tanks cut their lines. 
The medical stafi^ carried litters and first aid sujjplies and gave imme- 
diate attention to oiu' wounded. The Thirteenth and Fourteenth 
Machine Gun Battalions ceased their barrage and moved forward 
in the support wave, intending to take up new positions on the heights 
above Regnieville. But the sjjeed of the assault battalions was too 
great for them and their services were not needed. 

At 6:15 A. M. the observers at the Brigade 1*. C. could dimly 
discern tlu'ough the smoke screens a large group of men bunched to- 
gether and coming from Regnieville. It was the first jDrisoners. 
Resistance was not stubborn, jn-isoners frequently surrendering with 
l)ut little fighting. Sixteen prisoners arrived at the Tenth Brigade 
P. C. at 7:35 A. m., and from then on the stream was a steady one. 
Few were wounded. Some had been killed by the bombardment, 
and short shrift was given resisters. 

As the lines passed over the ridge beyond the German first lines 
a lone rabbit darted out, unharmed by the tornado of war. He did 
not go far. A doughboy of the second wave knocked him over, and 
continued forward, bayoneted rifle in one hand, rabbit in the other. 
Remarks of his comrades did not disturb the soldier, for he only 
replied, "Well, we gotta eat sometime, ain't we?" For a kilometer 




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or more he swung the fresh ration along, till the line approached the 
woods des Saulx. Enenw machine gmis began to sputter and the 
waves in support began their usual tactics of flanking. Rabbits were 
suddenly of minor importance. The Ninu-od threw down his cotton- 
tail and ran forward to hunt the Hun. 

The woods held up the lines a bit, but the rush merely paused. 
Several machine gun nests in St. Claude were reduced with dispatch. 
The gunners were killed. Everywhere the Bodies were stormed. 
Some surrendered gladly with the familiar "Kamerad." Often the 
men on the heels of the barrage reached the German dugouts before 
the occupants had time to come out. Colonel Malone reported that 
at 6:15 a. m. the Intermediate Objective had apparently been taken. 
The assault battalions stopped to consolidate the positions. Boches 
were called forth from dugouts and hiding places, and every trench 
and stretch of underbrush was mopped up. Even the German lieu- 
tenant colonel conmianding the 332nd Regiment was taken. He grew 
choleric with rage when he had to walk back to the prisoners' camp 
with ordinary privates. 

With the coming of dawn the sky was filled with Allied air- 
planes and in the rear were many observation balloons. Desjjite the 
clouds and rain the planes swept the air, pointing the way for the in- 
fantry, keeping the location of the front lines in view and reconnoiter- 
ing the enemy's movements. St. Mihiel beheld the greatest concen- 
tration of air forces of the whole war, up to that date. 

At 6:50 A. M. the barrage, which had settled just ahead of the 
Intermediate Position, thickened and once more began its forward 
movement. The support battalions of Major Muncaster and Major 
Leonard, followed by the reserve battalions of Major Mahin and 
Major Huddleston, passed through the lines and continued on, 
straight toward Germany. Packs wei-e discarded as the fast advanc- 
ing lines swept forward from Bois des Saulx and Grandes Portions. 
Men had trouble enough with the sticky mud and wet bushes. With 
a trusty rifle in hand to bag a Hun, why think of shelter or food! 
The Springfield was dearly cherished, and many an eager private 
armed with the Chauchat automatic left it to pick up the rifle of a 
wounded comrade. 

The Eleventh Infantry descended on Vieville, protected by its 
belt of wire and strong machine-gun nests. They took the town while 
the barrage was leaving it. The men in steel gray came out of their 
cellars and deep dugouts to find the olive-drab waiting to receive 
them. There was resistance only from the isolated machine gunners. 
The main forces of the enemy were attempting to retire to the With- 



106 History of the Fifth Division 

drawal Position. So pressed were they, however, that the retreat was 
a rout. Of tlie battahons of the 332nd tliat had been in hne only a 
major and a hundred men reached the Hindenburg Line. For the 
greater jjart of the day of the 12th there were no other defenders of 
the sector. 

The advance swept on jjast Vieville and througii Bois Gerard 
and by 9:30 the front was on the First Phase Objective — the north- 
east corner of Bois d'lleiche, the north border of Bois Gerard and a 
hne to the southeast toward Foret de ^"enclieres. The Thirteenth and 
Fourteenth Machine Gun Battahons, which had struggled with their 
heavy Hotchkiss guns, took up strong positions against possible 
counter-attack on a line approximately northwest and southeast 
through Vieville. The infantry mopped up the new woods. In Bois 
Gerard the Sixth and Eleventh came upon a German hospital, with 
a huge Red Cross delineated ujjon an open plot of ground with red 
and white tiles taken from the roofs of French cottages. Evidently 
the Hun had confidence that Allied aviators were more merciful 
with their bombs than were his own men. Further up the valley in 
the woods were huts and dugouts furnished for comfort. Rustic beer 
gardens showed that here the Germans had a recreation camp. The 
shelters were fitted with furniture that had been filched from French 
homes. Even the glass from cottage windows had been taken to 
furnish the dugouts. Everywhere there was lighting by electricity, 
even in the dugouts of Bois des Saulx and Cirandes Portions. The 
power came from Metz and wires were cut as the Germans fled. 
It was in this hos])ital area that the Fifth Division captured its only 
woman jjrisoner, a Red Cross nurse. W omen's garments were com- 
mon in the various dugouts, however. All but one had escaped before 
the drive. Certainly the warfare in the St. Mihiel sector had been 
peaceful ! 

Meanwhile, as soon as the infantry had departed from the jump- 
ing-off trenches, the Seventh Engineers had begun the enormous task 
of clearing up and building roads so that supplies might follow up 
the advance. Tlie road through Regnieville was so obliterated that 
its course was completely lost in some places. Companies D and E 
of the Seventh Engineers began a new road, around the ruins of 
Regnieville. Lieutenant Graham with a battery of the Nineteenth 
had gotten stuck in the morass and had already roimded up some 
prisoners and pressed them into the service of helping build a high- 
way. Traffic forced the workers and lighter vehicles crowded on 
ahead. The little tanks finally plouglied their way across the slough 
and were on their turtle-wav aftei- the douyhbovs. Bv noon tlie med- 



The St. Mihiel Operation 107 

ical carts and mule-drawn ambulances had crossed the lines. The 
artillery attenqjted to move across in the afternoon, but was too heavy 
on the soft roads and could not get past the old front. So well did 
our engineers work, however, that they were the first in the Corps 
sector to open a road across Xo ]\Ian's I^and. At H plus 12 (5 p. m.) 
this axial road through Kegnieville was open for a distance of two 
kilometers. Tangled masses of wire had been removed, mines and 
traps had been neutralized, and shell-holes leveled. Five divisions 
sent their trains over the route because thej- had not completed their 
ovm. Connjany F was working on the lesser road on the east of the 
sector, near Fey-en-Haye, up which the rolling kitchens and ration 
carts made their way in the afternoon. 

By 9:30 in the morning the battalions in Bois des Saulx, des 
Grandes Portions and St. Claude had completed the consolidation of 
their positions. Then the brigade and regimental P. C.'s were moved 
forward and established in Bois des Grandes Portions. To keep in 
close supjjort of the advancing l)rigade, two battalions of the Ninth 
Brigade were ordered forward. Major Bankhead (2nd Battalion, 
61st) and Major Baldwin (2n(l Battalion, 00th) at 11 a. m. moved 
to the old front lines; two com])anies of each l)attalion took position 
in the old Boche front lines antl the remaining two were in the old 
French front lines. The triage hospital that had been at St. Jean 
moved to Metz Bridge. Ambulance dressing stations were opened 
at Regnieville, Bois des Saulx and Vieville. Another dressing sta- 
tion was opened in Bois Gerard as the troops carried their lines past 
the old German hospital, whose supplies were turned to good ad- 
vantage. Each dressing station, in addition to caring for the 
wounded, served hot coffee, bread and corned beef, and chocolate. 
Hundreds of tired, famished soldiers were invigorated by the food 
thus provided. 

Colonel Malone directed tliat the advance should not stop. At 
9:30 A. M. messages went to his regimental commanders. To Colonel 
Bennet on the right, where the Ai-my Objective, First Day Objective 
and First Phase Objective coincided, the instructions were: "Press 
advance to First Phase Line. Rush digging with great vigor." The 
word to Colonel Hunt on the left was: "B battalion will not halt on 
the First Phase Line but will wheel to right and gain Objective of 
First Day." The advance was pushed on accordingly. The Sixth 
Infantry met less resistance than did the Eleventh. On the right, 
the troops had to cross open fields in the face of fire from heights 
where machine gunners were making a stand. The direction of 
attack was changing to northeast, in accordance with Corps plan. 



108 Histori/ of the Fifth Division 

And as the fighting approached the main AVithdrawal Position the 
resistance of the enemy grew stiffer. 

The First Day Ohjective was reached and the troops threw 
themselves on the ground to dig rifle pits. A man of the Sixth In- 
fantry rushed on, paying no attention to tlie fact that his conu*ades 
had halted. 

"Hev, where vou goin'?" called a sergeant. "Stop here and dig 
in!" 

"Dig in Hell! Wliy?" 

"This is our ohjective — where we stop." 

"My ohjective's Berlin," and he went on. 

At 1:3.5 p. M. it was reported that all ohjectives were attained. 
The troops were on the Army Ohjective and strong patrols were 
seeking to penetrate the approaches to the Hindenhurg Line. Con- 
tact had heen lost on our right; the Ninetieth Division had encoun- 
tered stiff" resistance in the woods and ravines in its sector and had not 
kept liaison with the Eleventh Infantry. A gap extending l)ack to 
the Intermediate Ohjective existed on om* risfht flank, leaving a wide 
interval of perhaps 1.200 meters hetween Colonel ISIalone's right and 
the left of the Ninetieth, on the Army Ohjective. This was first dis- 
covered hy personal reconnaissance of Colonel Malone and suhse- 
quently verified hy personal reconnaissance of Captain M. Claude, 
French liaison officer, and Captain van de Steeg, Brigade Adjutant. 

To fill this dangerous gaj) on the right. Colonel Malone ordered 
Major Birmingham, who was now in command of the third hattalion 
of the Eleventh, to face his forces to the right, beside Major Mun- 
caster's hattalion in the front lines. Major Hodges' hattalion was 
moved from the Bois des Saidx to positions east of Vieville. The 
machine guns of the Fourteenth and Company D of the Fifteenth 
were put in place to cover the lines. To protect the rear and provide 
troops for possible counterattack the reserve battalions of the Ninth 
Brigade in the old front-line trenches were moved up to Bois de la 
Rappe. The Thirteenth INIachine Gun Battalion was relieved and 
went back to Bois de la Rappe, where it was held in readiness for 
future emergencies. 

On the Division's left, the outpost patrols of the Sixth Infantry 
had lost contact with the Marines. The advance of Major Leonard's 
men was halted and troops were drawn back to complete the liaison. 
Patrols connected with the Second Division on the Army Objective. 
Major Leonard's battalion of the Sixth Infantry had patrolled to 
the outskirts of Rembercom't where prisoners were caj^tured, but 



The St. Mihiel Operation 109 

learning that the Second Division's advance element was near Jaulny, 
it was necessary to readjust his left flank accordingly. 

Everywhere the first day's operation of the American Ai'my had 
heen successful. The Second Division had taken Thiaucourt, and the 
Eighty-ninth, Forty-second and First had each cut a deep slice out 
of the salient. The attack of the Twenty-sixth Division on the west- 
ern face of the Cotes had been a complete surprise to the Germans. 
For the 13th there remained onh^ a few kilometers for the divisions to 
drive and the salient would be no more. Every division had taken 
many prisoneivs and much material. The success of the Red Diamond 
was but a fair examiile of that which attended her sister divisions. 

Resistance to our patrols sent out toward the line of surveillance 
grew stronger in the aftei-noon. Toward evening reinforcements 
began reaching the enemy lines between Rembercourt and la Sou- 
leuvre Ferme. The 174. th Regiment (31st Division) was thrown 
against the Sixth Infantry in Rois de Ronvaux, while in Rois Hanido 
the 106th Regiment of the 123rd Division opposed the Eleventh. 
The remnants of the Se\enty-seventh Di\'ision, which had held the 
sector at the beginning of the attack, were relieved by the 123rd. The 
Seventy-seventh had suffered heavily at the hands of the Fifth; all 
but three of the 1,139 prisoners taken by the Tenth Rrigade in the 
first day's fighting were from that division, and probably two hundred 
more lay dead on the field. We had captured, in addition, practically 
all their artillery. The 332nd Regiment had been even worse handled, 
for from its twelve companies of probably fifty men each, 351 prison- 
ers were taken. During the larger part of the afternoon no other 
troops were defending the front. The demoralized enemy could not 
stop our victorious advance. 

Our ovm losses for that first day were heavy. First Lieutenant 
Frank M. Thompson of the Fifteenth Machine Gun Rattalion, First 
Lieutenant Julius Niles and Second Lieutenant John F. Jutz of the 
Sixth Infantry, and Second Lieutenants Robert H. Gamble, John 
Edward Pyle and Robert Waldo Tippett of the Eleventh were killed. 
Eighteen oflicers were wounded. Enlisted casualties were 144 killed 
and 450 wounded. 

Despite the weakened condition of the enemy the outpost patrols 
of Major Huddlesons' battalion, that had pushed on ahead of the 
objective and had gained contact with neither the Second Division 
on the left nor the Eleventh Infantry on the right, spent an uneasy 
night, fearful of being cut off by the enemy counterattack. The spirit 
of the enemy had risen noticeably on the arrival of the units of the 




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123rd Division and artillery fire had begun and was steadily growing 
stronger. 

Our own artillery had not yet gotten into action again. After 
finishing their barrages about 11:30 a. m., the guns had limbered up 
and pulled out to go forward. The chaos of the roads made advance 
impossible. Horses were worn out and night found the light regi- 
ments by the roadsides just north of Regnieville and the heavy 
Twenty-first was still in No Man's Ijand. Neither had the tanks 
gotten up. A German prisoner gave information that he had worked 
on mining the Thiaucourt road a kilometer beyond Regnieville. An 
engineer located the mines and hiu'ried away to get men to destroy 
them. But ere the tanks coidd be warned a large tank reached the 
area and was blown to pieces. 

IV 

The organization of the front lines continued on the morning 
of the 13th. The men were digging rifle pits on the Army Objective. 
The gap existing on the right, however, had made it necessary to 
round off the salient thus exposed. Company C of the Fifteenth 
Machine (iun was holding a large part of that open ground east of 
Bols Gerard. Major Mahin's and Major Iluddleson's battalions 
were reaching out in recoiniaissance patrols to the front and to the 
flanks. Strong oj^position was encountered before the parties neared 
the desired surveillance line. 

In the rear areas the engineers' constant work on the roads 
enabled traffic to pass over into the coiKjuercd territory. The tanks 
reached Bois d'Heiche. By early afternoon some of the batteries 
of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Field Artillery were in position in 
and in front of Bois des Saulx. Motor ambulances were able to make 
their way to the front and gather up the wounded. Over foin- hun- 
dred soldiers had been evacuated by the medical department dm-ing 
the first twenty-four hours of the operation, in addition to half a 
hundred woimded 2)risoners. 

Outside our sector, in the west, the advance of the '2()th, 1st, -i'ind 
and 89th Divisions had gone on diu'ing the night to complete the army 
mission. Shoi-tly after midnight the men of the First Division from 
the south met those of the Twenty-sixth from the west in the neigh- 
borhood of A'igneulles. Hundreds of tardy Bodies were cut off from 
their homeland. Our forces then turned to the northeast and drove 
toward the Hindenliurg Line, leaving to the French coming up 
from the jjoint of the old salient the honor of taking prisoners the 



112 History of the Fifth Division 

marooned Germans. The army mission was accomplished, the saHent 
was reduced, and the German Hne was liroken. Tlie offensive might 
even have been pushed on successfully in the direction of jNletz, but 
the First American Army was already preparing for the Meuse- 
Argonne operation and the St. ]Mihiel operation had to be terminated 
at the Hindenbm-g I^ine. 

Shortly after one o'clock on the afternoon of the 13th the patrols 
and observers of Major Mahin's battalion advised that the enemy was 
preparing a counterattack. The two Saxon regiments that had ar- 
rived in the sector the night before had received orders to retake Bois 
Gerard. Enemy shelling became heavier, coming apparently from 
light and medium guns in Bois Hanido and Bois de Bonvaux. Troops 
were massing in Bois Hanido. Calls to the artillery brought light 
fire from batteries of the Nineteenth and Twentieth al)out 3:30 v. m. 
None of the Twenty-first had yet reached position. Ammunition 
was too scarce to give effective support in l)reaking up a German 
counterattack. Some of the cooks and detail men of Battery A of 
the Nineteenth Field Artillery wheeled a captured 77 about, and 
with maximum elevation and general direction toward Germany fired 
its whole supply of shells at the enemy. Perhaps the random shooting 
gained results, for next day the piece was destroyed ])y a direct hit. 

The two battalions of the Ninth Brigade that had moved back 
that morning from Bois de la Rappe to the old trenches were ordered 
up to reinforce the lines. The Ninetieth Division had not yet moved 
up on the right, so that Major Hodges was still holding the gap. The 
tanks in Bois d'Heiche were cautioned to be ready. The Thirteenth 
Machine Gun Battalion was ordered up from Bois de la Rappe, but 
its motors were caught in the jam of the roads and the guns did not 
get up till next morning. 

The Boche began with a short. \ iolent barrage, which inflicted 
severe casualties on the Eleventh and the machine gun company in 
their positions on the open slope east of Bois Gerard. From Bois 
Hanido and Bois de Bonvaux the enemy infantry about 4:.50 p. m. 
advanced toward Bois Gerard. Heavy machine gun and rifle fire 
from the edges of the woods protected the attacking parties. Aside 
from minor attempts at infiltration, with considerable enemy shelling 
on their forward posts the Sixth Infantry received little of the force 
of the attack. Bois de Gerard was guarded by the Eleventh, who 
under the brunt of the assault, punished by the heavy artillery fire, 
drew back slightly. A strong flank attack came from the east where 
the Boche had brought up heavy machine guns into the Foret de 
Vencheres and swe2:)t the open lines defended by Company C of the 



The St. Mihiel Operation 113 

Fifteenth ^lachine Gun Battalion. That company bravely stood its 
ground, returning the fire. Lieutenant Frederick V. Burgess, al- 
though wounded, went from post to post supervising the fire of his 
ten guns that poured streams of lead into the hidden enemy. The 
situation seemed grave. The tanks were ordered to Vieville at 7:45 
p. M. under escort of two of Major Birmingham's platoons. Com- 
panies G and H of the Sixth and a platoon of machine guns were dis- 
patched by Major Hodges from the flank position to support the 
Eleventh. 

At 8 o'clock the enemy had penetrated slightly the northeast 
corner of Bois Gerard. But here the attack was overcome. Infiltra- 
tion was stopped and the reinforcements enabled the Fleventh to 
cover the invaders with superior fire. Our steady machine gun fire 
at last silenced the enemy in Foret de Vencheres. The Boches with- 
drew, leaving five men from three different Saxon regiments prisoners 
in our hands and a dozen or more dead in our front line trench. The 
number of dead and wounded in tlie Bois de Bonvaux and to the north 
and east thereof could not be determined. By 10 o'clock the attack 
was completely rejmlsed and the Germans had all withdrawn by their 
routes of approach in Hanido and Bonvaux. The tanks arrived 
about 11 o'clock, too late to participate in the fight. ISIidnight saw 
the front almost quiet again with only an occasional exchange of shots. 
All our ol)jectives were firmly held. The day had brought our regi- 
ments tAvo hundred casualties. Second Ijieutenants Robert A. Davis 
and Harry C. Horton of the Eleventh Infantry had lost their lives. 

Orders had been received from the Corps on the afternoon of 
the 13th to push out strong patrols to the Hindenburg Line in con- 
junction with the Second and Ninetieth Divisions. The counter- 
attack of the enemy had prevented action by Colonel Malone, and the 
Ninetieth had not yet come up. The Second had succeeded in estab- 
lishing its outpost line witli its ri<>ht at Rembercourt. The presence 
of three regiments ojjposite the Division indicated that considerable 
opposition might be expected against patrols so close to the Hinden- 
burg Line. The Tenth Brigade attack was prepared for 1 p. m. 
and artillery support requested, with simultaneous action by the ad- 
joining brigades. The hour of attack was delayed. Then came word 
that the 1.55's could not fire. Only the first battalion had gotten into 
position in rear of Bois des Saulx. 

Preceded by a light barrage from the 7.5's. INIajor Mahin and 
Major Leonard launched their attack at 5 o'clock. The advance of 
the patrols immediately called forth fire from enemy rifles and ma- 
chine gims, for the barrage was too light to be effective. Enemy 



114 History of the Fifth Dividon 

artillery, both heavy and light, opened up and began to play on the 
trenches and the advancing waves. First Lieutenant V^ories P. 
Erown of the Sixth was killed. The troops advanced steadily in spite 
of the ojjposition. On the left Major Leonard found easier going 
and swept the ravine in the west of Bois de Bonvaux. By 8 p. m. 
outposts had been established north of Bonvaux. Contact was gained 
with the Marines at Renibercourt. Further advance was suspended, 
however, because the Eleventh had not kept pace with the Sixth. 

The enemy's strong positions in front and on the right of Major 
Mahin made it necessary for the Eleventh to fight for every foot of 
ground. Heavy artillery fire punished his troops in the open and 
small-arms in the edges of Hanido and Bonvaux held the lines up. 
Three companies were rushed to reinforce the battalion, and the artil- 
lery, which was all in position at last, was directed on Bois de Hanido. 
The Boche attacked at 7:30 p. M. and the Eleventh was forced to 
retire from the line it had reached about three hundred meters north 
of Bois Gerard. At the end of an hour, however, the battalion was 
reorganized and the enemy checked. Major Bankhead arrived with 
a support battalion. 

By midnight the patrols were in the neighborhood of the required 
outpost line. At 1:15 a. m. Captain Wood was established at La 
Souleuvre Ferme. The 3.57th Infantry of the Ninetieth Division on 
the right had slow going and had come up only to within 700 meters 
of Major Mahin's forces. Major Mahin went on forward to clean 
up Bois de Trou de la Haie. His message to Colonel Payne of the 
Twentieth Field Artillery, who was keeping up a light bombard- 
ment of the enemy lines, was: "Be careful with our fire. Our troops 
on way to Berlin. Hard to get exact position, but we have infantry 
in Bois de Trou de la Haie. Have taken Souleuvre Ferme, have 
some men in Bois de Bonvaux. No liaison of any strength with 3.57th 
on I'ight. They don't seem to advance as fast. At all events keep 
fire well in advance of points mentioned." 

The work of establishing the outposts continued through the re- 
mainder of the night, with the enemy sending over considera])le mus- 
tard gas. Major I^eonard on the left had swung back his right flank 
under orders from the lirigade commander, in an eff'ort to connect 
up with the Eleventh Infantry: but in the darkness and the woods 
liaison was not gained until daylight. Major Mahin, having lost 
contact with Major Leonard and meeting very strong resistance at 
La Soideuvre Ferme, witlidrew some three hundred meters in rear 
of the farm and there establislied himself on a line in liaison with 
elements of the Ninetieth Division. When daylight came the right 



The St. Mihkl Operation 115 

flank of the Sixth Infantry was located m Bois de Bonvaux, and 
joined the 3.57th Infantry about half a kilometer southwest of La 
Souleuvre Fernie. The positions were strengthened and held. The 
brigade had suffered over three hundred casualties in the action, but 
had taken about '200 prisoners and material. ^Ve were begiiuiing to 
suffer the heavy artillery reaction, which follows upon the termination 
of every attack while troops are still in the open and cannot be 
thoroughly protected by trenches and dugouts. 

The rainy weather had come to an end and the sun shone brightly 
on the 15th. The tanks were relieved from fm-ther duty with the 
Division. They had failed to be of assistance in any operations, but 
had continually broken lines of communication and hindered move- 
ments on the roads. Enemy airmen were becoming bolder and they 
now ventured over our lines frequently. A plane was brought down 
near Vieville and another near Regnieville. One daring aviator 
camouflaged as an Allied flyer made his way far behind our lines 
and set fire to two observation balloons. He had almost made good 
his escape when an Allied combat plane brought him down on the 
edge of German territory. The digging-in was kept up on the front- 
line positions under intermittent shelling by the Boche. No attacks 
on either side were attempted. 

In the afternoon the troops of the Eleventh received a young 
Frenchwoman who escaped from La Souleuvre Ferme. She had 
lived there throughout the war with her father and brother, and gave 
the Intelligence Section valuable information concei-ning the Ger- 
man troops, supplies and positions. She described the Hindenburg 
Line as being "first two bands of wire, then a string of many dug- 
outs; next three bands of wire and more dugouts, placed checkerwise 
and about a hundred meters apart, built low and camouflaged," — 
evidently pillboxes. 

Orders were issued for the relief of the Sixth and Eleventh by 
the Ninth Brigade on the night of the lo-16th. At 7 o'clock Major 
Bankhead (11/61) and Major Baldwin (11/60) advanced from their 
support positions in rear of Bois Gerard to take over the outpost 
lines of Major Mahin's (I/ll) and Major Leonard's (III/6) bat- 
talions. The Army Objective Line, or main line of resistance, through 
Bois Gerard and Hill 361.4, was taken by Major Henley (1/61) on 
the right. Lieutenant Colonel McClure (III/61) in the center, and 
Major Davis (III'60) on the left. Major Palen took over the In- 
termediate Position with the first battalion of the Sixtieth. The 
troops of the Tenth Brigade moved back to the old positions north 
of the Metz highway. General Castner and Colonel Malone ex- 



116 History of the Fifth Division 

changed P. C.'s and at 8 a. m. of September 16th conunand passed to 
General Castner, conunanding tlie >; inth Brigade. 

In order to organize the new positions thoroughly, the relieving 
battalions carried to the Army Objective Line the necessary tools, 
wire and stakes for entrenching and wiring-in. Colonel Adams of the 
Seventh Engineers had prepared plans for the construction of a posi- 
tion of resistance along the Army Objective Line and Lieutenant 
Colonel Panics of the Engineers supervised the work of staking out 
the lines and distributing the labor. Permanent organization was 
begun, and when the Division's relief came next night two-foot 
trenches had been constructed and the whole front had been solidly 
wired by the Engineers. Captain Walter S. Keller, Seventh En- 
gineers, was killed by shell-fire on the morning of the 17th while 
returning from work on the new positions. 

The outpost battalions of the Sixty-first and Sixtieth had orders 
to establish their patrols on the surveillance line, up to La Souleuvre 
Ferme — Rembercourt. Major Baldwin (11/60) had relieved Major 
Leonard (III 6) on the left on the south edge of Bois de Bonvaux 
about 9:00 p. m. The enemy was harassing the lines with a light 
artillery fire. Bright moonlight and machine gun nests a couple 
of hundred meters ahead prevented Major Baldwin from making 
the ordered disposition of his troops. Contact patrols found neither 
the Marines on the left nor the Sixty-fii-st on the right. 

On the east half of the sector Major Bankhead's (11-61) troops 
went forward with instructions to occupy the heights of Bois de 
Grand Fontaine. Companies G and H on the left advanced with- 
out finding any signs of the enemy and at 7:00 a. m. of the 16th had 
ahnost reached the crest of the ridge in Grand Fontaine before they 
were discovered. Seven machine guns w^ere cajjtured and their 
crews killed. Others were routed and the height was won. Com- 
panies E and F, striking in the direction of I^a Souleuvre Ferme, met 
the usual resistance, and took up positions on Hill 361.4. Steady 
enfilade fire from Company D of the Fourteenth Machine Gun Bat- 
talion broke the resistance. In the afternoon the right again at- 
tempted to advance and pushed its way up to the desired lines, only 
to be forced to retire in the evening when the valley was drenched 
with gas. 

Major Baldwin undertook to place his patrols in the left half of 
the sector on the desired line of surveillance. All day long the 
troops had stood up under harassing fire of 77's and 105's, inter- 
spersed with gas. The Germans had had sufficient time to concen- 
trate their artillery and were subjecting our lines to a severe and 



The St. Mihicl Operation 117 

continued bombardment. At 4 o'clock they put over a lialf-hoiir's bar- 
rage. At 6:20 V. M., however, in spite of another enemy bombard- 
ment, the battahon advanced. The troops went forward in good 
order and encomitered little opposition from German infantry. The 
line of surveillance was reached and the men dug in. Captain Lee S. 
Eads of the Sixtieth had received wounds which caused his death. 
Liaison patrols found ojiposition from machine guns, but the enemy 
was speedily dispatched. The tactics of one gun crew were described 
tlius: 

"M. G. fire until close approach of our infantry. 

Threw grenades when our troops advanced to 30 yards. 

Called "Kamerad" at 20 yards. 

Attached to A. E. F. for rations at vards." 



The Seventy-eighth Division, wliich had formed part of the 
First Corps reserve in the St. jNIihiel Operation, took over the sector 
of the Fifth Division on the night of the KM 7th. Relief of the Ninth 
Brigade was begun at 7 p. m. and by morning the companies of the 
311th and 312th Infantry were established in their jjositions clear up 
to the surveillance line, Rembercourt — La Souleuvre Ferme. 

The Tenth Brigade had already started on its march to the vicin- 
ity of Tremblecourt. After its relief General Castner's brigade 
moved back to Manoncourt and the region of Dom-evre-en-Haye. 
The Fifth Field Artillery Brigade and Seventh Engineers remained 
in the sector. On the IGth the batteries of the .)9th C. A. C, 219th 
F. A. and 182nd F. A. had been relieved from iluty with the divisional 
artillerj'. On the night of the 17-18th the Fifth Brigade took over 
additionally the sector of the Second Ai'tillery Brigade, inasmuch as 
the Seventh-eighth Division had also relieved the Second Division. 
The operation was over, the sector was to become once more a quiet 
one, and the lines were to be held by the normal inactive-sector number 
of troops. The Engineers policed the entire area, burying the dead, 
salvaging equipment and property, collecting and classifying cap- 
tured material. 

The spoils mounted high. Twenty-five 77-mm. guns, four 105- 
mm. guns, thirteen 1.50-mm. guns, seven anti-tank guns, one anti- 
aircraft battery, thirty trench mortars, 125 machine guns, 550 rifles, 
over 100,000 rounds of artillery and trench mortar amnumition, 65 
horses, thirty flat cars and several miles of 60 cm. railroad equipment, 
one complete field hospital, twenty wagons, thousands of dollars' 



118 History of the Fifth Division 

worth of signal, engineei- and medical property, many maps and secret 
docimients, and innmnerable miscellaneous articles were listed in the 
captures of the Fifth Division. 

Heavy losses had been inflicted on the enemy personnel. Ger- 
mans killed in the Division sector were estimated at three hundred. 
Thirty-two officers, 1,"210 enlisted men and one woman were taken 
prisoner. There was no possible estimate of the enemy wounded. 
Sixty-one wounded prisoners had received medical attention at the 
evacuation hospital. The Seventh-seventh Reserve Division that had 
opposed the Fifth Division at the outset had been almost wiped out, 
and the 123rd Saxon Division that had come to the rescue had suf- 
fered so severely that the troops had refused to make fiu-ther counter- 
attacks. 

Our own casualties numbered 1,612. Thirteen officers were 
killed, forty-four wounded and eleven gassed. Among the enlisted 
men 30.) were killed, 1,123 wounded and 116 gassed. Only two were 
known to be captured. Most of the casualties were suffered by the 
Tenth Brigade, which had conducted the assault, sustained the 
counterattack and occupied the sector fom- of the five days of the 
operation. However, on account of the increased severity of the Ger- 
man artillery fire on the 16th, the losses of the Ninth Brigade were 
very heavy for the time engaged. 

The Red Diamond Division had met its first real test and had 
succeeded, even reaching its objectives before adjoining divisions. To 
the Commanding General, Major General Ligget of the First Corps 
had telegraphed after the first day's victory: "Congratulate sincerely 
the Fifth Division on its splendid achievement today and desire to 
express my pride and gratification in having sucli a splendid unit 
under my command." 

In publishing this commendation to his command in General 
Orders, General McMahon said: "The Division Commander also de- 
sires to exjiress his deep ajjpreciation of the splendid spirit which 
has animated the entire Division during the recent operations. Only 
a well discijjlined command, inspired by excellent morale, could have 
under<>one so cheerfullv the severe conditions of service and weather 
and have carried out with such splendid spirit in battle the orders of 
the Corps Commander. 

"It is to be distinctly understood that this expression of appre- 
ciation is intended not only for the combatant troops of the Division, 
but also for those whose untiring efforts under trying conditions of 
traffic and weather made ])ossible the forwarding of supplies and the 
evacuation and care of the wounded." 



T}ie St. Miliiel Operation 119 

For acts of special bravery and gallantry five officers and six- 
teen enlisted men were awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. 
Fifteen officers and a hinidred enlisted men were cited in Division 
General Orders. The Fifth Division had won a place in the A. E. F. 
Honor Roll and shortly after the operation the members began wear- 
ing the shoulder insignia of the Red Diamond. Colonel JNIalone, 
leader of the victorious Tenth ]?rigade, was made a Brigadier 
General. 

From September 17th to 27th the Division remained in the rear 
of its old sector, southeast of Domevre. Two days were given the 
men for rest. New clothing and equipment were issued and the 
troops cleaned up after the week's hard work in the mud and rain. 
Many recruits were received to replace men lost in the operation. 
Inspections were held and ti'aining schedules were started to increase 
discipline and prepare the Division for another trip to the front. 
Special attention was given to correcting the mistakes that had been 
made in the drive. Problems in going through woods, and liaison, 
with close order drill and wearing- of gas masks characterized the 
instruction. 

The Ammunition Train was kept busy hauling salvage and filling 
up all combat units with the required amount of ammunition. The 
Mobile Ordnance Repair Shop was busy overhauling guns of the 
Artillery Brigade that had been put out of action by rough travel 
or enemy hits in the drive. The ]Mol)ile Veterinarj' Section had its 
hands full receiving and taking care of sick and disabled horses. 
Practically all the artillery horses and many of the animals of other 
units had been worn out by the rigors of the operation. The veteri- 
narians had as many as two hundred horses on their sick line and 
made as many as a himdred evacuations in a day. 

The Seventh Engineers remained behind with the Seventy- 
eighth Division, laid out the defensive positions on the former front 
of the Second Division, and assisted the Engineer Regiment of the 
Seventy-eighth Division in continuance of the work of organizing the 
sector until the 24.th, when they marched back to rest billets at 
Rosieres-en-Haye. The following night, however, they were re- 
turned to the JNIetz l)ridge-Regnieville-Limey area for road work 
under Corps orders. On the '28tb they were again relieved and 
marched back to Cornieville to rejoin the Division. Company A, 
Seventh Engineers, which had been detached from the regiment on 
the 24th, was at Boucq building new quarters for Fouith Corps 
Headquarters. 



120 Historij of the Fifth Division 

The Eleventh Infantry, with attached companies of the Fifteenth 
Machine Gun Battahon, was sent from Tremhleeourt to Dieulouard 
on the Moselle and placed at the disposition of the French Sixty- 
ninth Division in the Pont-a-JNlouson sector in case of enemy attack. 
While here they were constantly under enemy shell-fire, as the Eoche 
artillery was searching for the position of a huge French railroad 
gun, one of the largest of the entire western front. On September 
29th, while the men were at noon mess, a couple of direct hits were 
registered upon the kitchens of the first battalion of the Eleventh 
and Company A of the Fifteenth. First Lieutenant James O. New- 
pher was mortally wounded. Thirteen men were killed and three 
officers and sixty men were wounded. Other shells killed several 
horses. The regiment moved to Manoncourt during the night of 
September 29-30th. 

While in the Domevre ai'ea the Fifth Division was a part of the 
reserve of the Fourth Corps, behind the Seventy-eighth and Ninetieth 
Divisions. On the night of September 2.5th the 69th French and 90th, 
78th, 89th and 42nd Divisions made a series of concerted raids on 
the German lines to divert the attention of the enemy and assist in 
the success of the new American drive that was being launched north 
of Verdun, between the Meuse and the Argonne. For the action 
the Thirteenth Machine Gun Battalion was attached to the Nine- 
tieth Division. It marched to a position in reserve with the 343rd 
Machine Gun Battalion, but did not go into action. The Thirteenth 
rejoined the Division on September 29th. 

Companies A and C of the Sixtieth Infantry, with Company 
C of the Fourteenth Machine Gun Battalion and two sections of 
Stokes mortars, were attached to the Sixty-ninth French Division 
for the raid. The force under command of Major Palen ojjerated 
with a company of Senegalese in taking Bois de Frehaut, east of the 
Moselle. The mission was carried out and prisoners taken. The 
troops were subjected to severe high-explosive and gas shelling and 
machine gun fire, and had as casualties fom* officers wounded; eleven 
enlisted men killed, twenty-eight wounded, nine gassed and twelve 
missing. 

On September 27-28th the Division moved by night, marching 
back to the Pagny-sur-lVIeuse area, west of Toul. All the detached 
units joined, except the Artillery Brigade and its sections of the Am- 
munition Train and M. O. R. S., which remained in the Thiaucourt- 
Pont-a-Mousson sector till the end of the war. The troops went into 
more comfortable billets in the small towns along the Meuse and tlie 
training schedules were resumed. 




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ENLISTED MEN KILLED IN ACTION 
ST. MIHIEL OPERATION 



SIXTIETH INFANTRY 



Pvt. Elon E. Hill, Hq. Co. 

Pvt. Martin J. Jennings, Hq. Co. 

Pvt. Leslie McPherson, Hq. Co. 

Pvt. Charles Weaver, Hq. Co. 
*Pvt. Frank Lodick, Co. .\. 
•Pvt. Thomas MeCaffery, Co. \. 
*Sgt. Percy R. Winch, Co. \. 

Pvt. Dan Antrillo, Co. B. 

Pvt. John N. Cool, Co. B. 

Pvt. Auhrey M. Meserbey, Co. B. 

Corp. Alexander Rogacki, Co. B. 

Corp. Lee Slv, Co. B. 
•Corp. Ross W. Welch, Co. B. 
•Pvt. Daniel Bron.ski, Co. D. 

Pvt. John 



Pvt. John Cimoch, Co. F. 
•Sgt. Henry J. Fields, Co. F. 
Corp. William B. Kent, Co. F. 
Pvt. George Britt, Co. G. 
Pfc. Richard C. Tramble, Co. G. 
Sgt. William Wood, Co. G. 
Pvt. Thomas D. Costello, Co. H. 
Bug. John H. Mason, Co. H. 
Pvt. John Salava, Co. H. 
Pvt. Jeremiah C. Shallow, Co. H. 
Pvt. Adams Spohn, Co. H. 
Pvt. William Twardoski, Co. H. 
Pvt. Henry K. Weikel, Co. H. 
Pvt. Carl A. Willig, Co. H. 
Nedzimski, Co. L. 



SIXTY-FIRST INFANTRY 



•Pfc. John T. Coleman, Co. D. 
•Pvt. Feli.\ Jagodinsky, Co. E. 

Pvt. George K. Ditmars, Co. F. 

Pfc. Joseph C. Ramires, Co. G. 

Pvt. Jim .\dams, Co. H. 

Pvt. Solferino Barberini, Co. H. 



Pvt. Alfred L. Dyer, Co. H. 
Pvt. John Corr, Co. L. 
Pvt. Emery L. Frame, Co. L. 
•Pvt. Albert Korton, Co. L. 
Pvt. Ray Miller, Co. L. 
Pvt. Harry O. Wiemar, Co. L. 



FOURTEENTH MACHINE GUN BATTALION 



♦Wag. George Fulton, Hq. Co. 
Wag. John H. Smith, Hq. Co. 
Pvt. Patrick J. McGuinness, Co. A. 
Sgt. Senae Begnacke, Co. B. 
Pvt. BLshop M. J 11 pin, Co. B. 



Pvt. Ambrose O'Keefe, Co. B. 
Sgt. George W. Ackley, Co. C. 
Pvt. Charles L. Jannetz, Co. C. 
Pfc. Harry Loose, Co. C. 
Pvt. Otis ijoss, Co. D. 



SIXTH INFANTRY 



Corp. Joseph G. .\rmistead, Hq. Co. 

Pfc. Ervin L. Bolten, Hq. Co. 
•Pvt. James H. Haywood, Hq. Co. 

Pvt. Charles Lorenz, Hq. Co. 

Pvt. John K. Sands, Hq. Co. 

Pvt. Cornelius F. Strandburg, Hq. Co. 
•Corp. Joseph Bartosiewicz, Co. A. 

Pvt. Walter S. Jumps, Co. A. 

Pvt. Michael P. Smith, Co. A. 

Pvt. William L. Helms, Co. B. 

Cook Ivory W. Woodward, Co. B. 

Pfc. Cecil Brummett, Co. C. 

Corp. Henry C. Cunningham, Co. C. 

Pfc. Edward DeCalle, Co. C. 

Pvt. Joseph J. Duffek, Co. C. 

Pfc. Noah Eckols, Co. C. 
•Pvt. John M. Fitzgerald, Co. C. 

Pvt. Jack Foster, Co. C. 

Pvt. Oscar W. Green, Co. C. 

Pfc. Ward Henderson, Co. C. 

(•) Died of wounds. 



Pvt 
Pvt 
Pfc. 
Corp 
Corp 
Pvt. 
Sgt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pfc. 
•Corp. 
Sgt. 
Pvt. 
Pfc. 
Pvt. 
Sgt. 
Pvt. 
Corp 



Henry W. HoUe, Co. C. 
Wojciech l.efek, Co. C. 
John Malone, Co. C. 

Claude Sauls, Co. C. 

James P. Sullivan, Co. C. 
James R. Whittle, Co. C. 
George W. Young, Co. C. 
Hayes A. Cornelius, Co. E. 
John B. Gabbard, Co. E. 
Tom Jones, Co. E. 
James B. Pryor, Co. E. 
Levi Starr, Co. E. 
. James Tevnan, Co. E. 
Charles F. Barker, Co. F. 
John J. Connelly, Co. F. 
Dewitt Gober, Co. F. 
Frank Miecezkow.ski, Co. I 
Albert Bobbins, Co. F. 
Milton Sandler, Co. F. 
. Donald Taylor, Co. F. 



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SIXTH INFANTRY— r„H^»«,,/ 



Pvt. James F. Calhoun. Co. G. 
•Pvt. Charles W. Ard, Co. H. 
Pfc. Rus.sell Crabtree, Co. H. 
Sgt. John Dennison, Co. H. 
Pvt. Richard Williams, Co. H. 
Sgt. Guy -\. Blalock, Co. I. 
Pvt. Lloyd Brewer, Co. I. 
Corp. Mearle C. C<]oper, Co. I. 
Pfc. Robert M. Davis, Co. I. 
Pvt. Silvio F. DeCapito, Co. I. 
Pvt. George W. Decker, Co. I. 
Pvt. Benjamin Griffin, Co. I. 
Pvt. George E. Naekcr, Co. I. 
Pvt. Galatana Parravano, Co. I. 

Pvt. 



*Pvt. William Sulikx, Co. I. 

Pvt. Mart Wallace, Co. I. 

Pvt. Sanuiel H. Duncan, Co. K. 

Pfc. Laure H. Messinger, Co. K. 

Pvt. Lester Taylor, Co. K. 

Pvt. Virgil L. Walker, Co. K. 

Pvt. Leslie B. Adams, Co. L. 

Pvt. Kelly Elam, Co. L. 

Pvt. Johii E. Hill, Co. L. 
*Pvt. George T. Hunter, Co. L. 
*Pvt. Raymond Kerper, Co. L. 

Corp. Joe Kosivick, Co. L. 
*Pvt. James E. McDouglas, Co. L. 

Corp. Andrew P. Alves, Co. M. 
James Durbin, Co. M. 



ELEVENTH INFANTRY 



Pfc. Charles E. Boyer, Hq. Co. 

Pvt. Raljih J. Davidson, Hq. Co. 

Pvt. Edward Tripp, Hq. Co. 
•Pfc. John E. Socia, M. G. Co. 

Pvt. Robert O. Weston, M. G. Co. 

Pvt. John Brown, Med. Det. 

Pvt. William M. Mylius, Med. Det. 

Pvt. Culess Christopher, Co. A. 

Pvt. Steve Evicz, Co. A. 

Pvt. John Garrison, Co. A. 
*Sgt. Roliert F. Lowe, Co. A. 

Corp. Holly F. MacCaslin, Co. A. 

Pfc. Edward xManshieder, Co. A. 

Corp. Cecil Martin, Co. A. 

Pfc. Florentine Morales, Co. A. 

Sgt. James Phillips, Co. A. 
*Pvt. James Roach, Co. A. 

Pvt. Antonio Santora, Co. A. 

Pvt. Nils Thompson, Co. A. 

Pfc. Jeremiah Zerbe, Co. .\. 

Pvt. Leslie Allen, Co. B. 

Corp. Guy R. Brown, Co. B. 

Pvt. Nick Casiano, Co. B. 
*Sgt. Clarence L. Corey, Co. B. 

Mess Sgt. Virgilio Curetto, Co. B. 

Mech. David Dean, Co. B. 
*Corp. Clinton F. Delias, Co. B. 

Pvt. Lawrence Emmons, Co. B. 

Pvt. Curvin H. Hei.ss, Co. B. 

Corji. Homer F. Moidin, Co. B. 

1st Sgt. Clifford Murphy, Co. B. 

Pvt. David O'Connor. Co. B. 

Pvt. Emilio Orlando, Co. B. 

Pvt. Thomas Ryer, Co. B. 
•Corp. Robert j". Sal)iston. Co. B. 

Pvt. John C. Stroup. Co. B. 
•Pvt. Charles J. Wasch, Co. B. 

Pvt. John Belzer, Co. C. 

Pvt. Eath Bush, Co. C. 

Pvt. Arthur W. Cadwallader, Co. C. 

Pvt. Mount E. Goulson, Co. C. 

(*) Died of wounds. 



Corp. James W. McCutcheun, Co. C. 

Corp. Owen J. Rains, Co. C. 
*Pvt. Ivan L. Scott, Co. C. 

Pvt. Montgomery A. Sealy, Co. C. 

Pvt. Eugene Stuffelbauni, Co. C. 
♦Pvt. Pleasant Woods, Co. C. 
•Pvt. William J. Wott, Co. C. 

Sgt. Herman Zeska, Co. C. 

Pvt. Emil B. Blumchi, Co. D. 

Pvt. Orville E. Fourman, Co. D. 
•Pfc. Stephen L. Francis, Co. D. 
•Pvt. Lada Friedle, Co. D. 

Pfc. Rex D. Jenkins, Co. D. 

Pvt. John Adams, Co. E. 

Pvt. James E. Armstrong, Co. E. 

Pvt. Claude L. Fifer, Co. E. 

Pvt. Robert H. Jones, Co. E. 

Pvt. Richart Levett, Co. E. 

Pvt. Marvin J. Odom, Co. E. 

Pvt. John M. Wix, Co. E. 

Pvt. Antoni Klemieticz, Co. F. 

Pvt. Tony Montesi, Co. F. 

Pvt. Maurice Cotter, Co. G. 

Pvt. Pietro Di Piazzo, Co. G. 

Pvt. Harry Getino, Co. G. 

Corp. ,Tohn D. Haubert, Co. G. 

Pvt. Tilgham Meitzler, Co. G. 

Corp. Ralph V. Morris, Co. G. 

Pfc. Elliot F. Perry, Co. G. 

Pvt. Steve Yackumoich. Co. G. 

Pvt. Tom Zauras, Co. G. 

Pvt. Everett Brothers, Co. H. 

Pvt. Charles Collier, Co. H. 
•Pvt. Patrick J. Coyne, Co. H. 

Pfc. Frank R. Gardner, Co. H. 

Pfc. Dick Gricas, Co. H. 

Corp. George W. Hastings, Co. H. 

Pvt. Oscar Martin, Co. H. 

Mech. Chester Meek, Co. H. 

Pvt. Ernest Newberry, Co. H. 

Pvt. Joseph Pellet. Co. H. 



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ELEVENTH ISF \WniY— Cuntmued 



Corp. Frasier E. Smith, Co. H. 

Corp. Marcus W. Cockerliam, Co. 

Corp. Ralph McKeown, Co. I. 

Pvt. Ira A. Miller, Co. I. 

Corp. Jacob VanEsen, Co. I. 

Sgt. Tony ^'ince, Co. I. 

Pvt. Frank Wilson, Co. I. 

Pvt. John Williams, Co. I. 

Pvt. Thomas Carr, Co. K. 

Pvt. Charles M. Davis, Co. K. 
*Sgt. Francis Garland, Co. K. 

Sgt. Jacob Gorgoschilitz, Co. K. 

Pvt. Samuel I. Jopp, Co. K, 
*Sgt. James Moran, Co. K. 

Pvt. Bennie Paul, Co. K. 

Sgt. Cyrnier Warras, Co. K. 

Corp. Louis Drenseck, Co. L. 

Pvt. Grober P. Erb, Co. L. 

Corp. Thomas McCorraick, Co. L. 



Pvt. Ezra Mayo, Co. L. 
*Pvt. .Abraham" Ohren, Co. L. 

Corp. Thomas Regan, Co. L. 

Pvt. Thomas P. Vaughn, Co. L. 
*Corp. Louis Verbiscar, Co. L. 

Pvt. William Weekly, Co. L. 

Corp. John R. Wilson, Co. L. 

Pfc. Lexie Cherry, Co. M. 

Pvt. Edward G. Dumler, Co. JL 

Pfc. John F. Garven, Co. M. 
*Pfc. Mark I. Good, Co. M. 

Corp. Charles Grimes, Co. M. 

Corp. Edward J. Harmon, Co. M. 

Pfc. Clarence Hoff, Co. M. 

Sgt. John H. Lewis, Co. M. 

Pvt. Thom Mathews, Co. M. 

Pvt. Harlow M. Picton, Co. M. 
*Sgt. Fred S. Rohrbeck, Co. M. 

Corp. Herbert C. Ward,' Co. M. 



FIFTEENTH M.VCHINE GUN BATT.\LION 



Mech. Frank W. Brady, Co. A. *Pvt. 

Pfc. Harry C. Caliill, Co. B. *Corp, 

Pvt. Robert L. Roberts, Co. B. Pvt. 

Pvt. John C. Russ, Co. B. Pvt. 

Pvt. Herman G. Steagall, Co. B. Pfc. 

Pfc. Hugh A. WiUiams, Co. B. Pvt. 

*Pfc. Elbert Wolfe, Co. B. Pvt. 

Corp. Josepli Bailey, Co. C. *Pvt. 

Pvt. Rol)ert Bracken, Co. C. Pvt. 

Pvt. William Cubljerl)^ Co. C. *Pvt. 

*Pvt. Thomas A. Tobin. 



Harlie Hazen, Co. C. 
. William P. McCoU, Co. C. 
Urgan J. Mont, Co. C. 
Wil.son Newton, Co. C. 
Ervin Pearson, Co. C. 
Spencer W. Wallace, Co. C. 
Louis Wilson, Co. C. 
Steve Yendrick, Co. C. 
Thomas Harmer, Co. D. 
William T. O'Hearn. 



TWENTIETH FIELD ARTILLERY 
Pfc. Clayton J. Keller. 

TWENTY-FIRST FIELD ARTILLERY 

Corp. Myron I). Dodge, Hq. Co. *Corp. Sanford Cain. Btry. Co. 

Pvt. Hans Miller, Hq. Co. *Pfc. Russell L. Cheatle, Btry. Co. 

Pvt. Markey Revnik, Btry. F. 



SEVENTH ENGINEERS 



Pvt. Anthony Balcer 
*Pvt. Edward O. Fugle. 



*Pvt. Rudolph Johnson. 
Corp. .\llen K. Stelle. 



ENLISTED MEN KILLED IN ACTION 
SIXTIETH INFANTRY'S ACTION WITH FRENCH, SEPTEMBER 2.5th 



Pvt. Benjamin H. Carr, Co. A. 
*Pvt. O-scar A. Noren, Co. A. 

Pvt. Elmer M. Romaine, Co. A. 
*Pvt. Frank Hammond, Co. B. 

Pfc. Henry C. Pauley, Co. B. 

Pvt. Joe Cadili, Co. C. 

(*) Died of wounds. 



Pvt. Abe Cell, Co. C. 
Pvt. Joseph Jankiewicz, Co. C. 
Sgt. Henry L. Ker.sey, Co. C. 
Bug. Stewart W. Krider, Co. C. 
Pvt. Elisha Rocklin, Co. C. 
Pvt. Martin Gleason, Co. I. 



124 History of the Fifth Division 

DIEULOUARD SHELLING, SEPTEMBER 29th 

ELEVENTH INFANTRY 

*Cook James Augustine, Co. A. Pvt. Zeb McCurry, Co .A. 

Pvt. George CoUard, Co. A. *Pvt. Quiller Richardson, Co. A. 

Sgt. Hardnian Deming, Co. A. Pvt. Thomas Amies, Co. B. 

Pfc. Grant Dissinger, Co. A. *Pvt. Julius Wooten, Co. C. 

Pvt. John K. Thatcher, Co. K. 

FIFTEENTH MACHINE GUN BATTALION 

*Pfc. Ephrian Thompson, Med. Det. *Pvt. Ocey Jones. Co. C. 

*Sgt. Albert Chinn, Co. C. *Corp. Howard Miller, Co. C. 

Pvt. Charles W. Clark, Co. C. *Pvt. Henry J. Rammel, Co. C. 

Pvt. Grant W. Cole, Co. C. Pvt. Robert M. Stevens, Co. C. 

Pvt. William J. DuValle. Co. C. *Pvt. John B. Swart, Co. C. 

•Pvt. Joseph Griffith, Co. C. *Pvt. Lester W. Taylor, Co. C. 

Sgt. Clarence J. Weaver, Co. C. 

(*) Died of wounds. 



The St. Mihiel Operation 125 

BATTALION AND HIGHER COMMANDERS IN FIFTH DIVISION 

IN ST. MIHIEL OPERATION 

Major General John E. McMahon, Commanding Division. 
First I^ieutenant Leslie W. Devereux, Aide de Camp. 
Second Lieutenant Roy F. Ash, Aide de Camp. 

GENERAL STAFF 
Colonel Clement A. Trott, Chief of Staff. 

Major Martin C. Shallenljerger, Assistant Chief of Staff, G-1. 
Major Herbert Parsons, Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2. 
Lieutenant Colonel John B. Barnes, .Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3. 

PRINCIPAL STAFF OFFICERS 
Colonel Robert H. Pierson, Division Surgeon. 

Lieutenant Colonel Gilbert M. .\llen. Division Machine Gun Officer. 
Lieutenant Colonel Charles F. Leonard, Division Signal Officer. 
Lieutenant Colonel Robert G. Peck, Division Inspector. 
Lieutenant Colonel David P. Wood, Division Adjutant. 
Major P. James Cosgrave, Division Judge .\dvocate. 
Major Thomas G. Hayes, Division Ordnance Officer. 
Major Charles Meals, Division Quartermaster. 
First Lieutenant A. M. Fisher, Division Gas Officer. 
First Lieutenant Thomas A. Knight, Secretary to General Staff. 

NINTH INFANTRY BRIGADE 
Brigadier General Joseph C. Castner, Commanding brigade. 
First Lieutenant Frank M. Smith, Aide de Camp. 
Second Lieutenant Rowland H. Peacock, Aide de Camp. 
Major James D. Rivet, Brigade .Vdjutant. 

SIXTIETH INFANTRY 
Colonel Frank B. Hawkins, Commanding regiment. 
Major Matthew A. Palen, Commanding first battalion. 
Major Geoft'rey P. Baldwin, Commanding second battalion. 
Major Lee D. Davis, Commanding third battalion. 

SIXTY-FIRST INFANTRY 
Colonel Hugh D. Wise, Commanding regiment. 
Major Donald C. Henley, Commanding first battalion. 
Major Charles C. Bankhead, Commanding second battalion. 
Lieutenant Colonel Lowe A. McClure, Commanding third battalion. 

FOURTEENTH MACHINE GUN BATTALION 

Major Jens A. Doe, Commanding battalion. 

TENTH INFANTRY BRIGADE 
Colonel Paul B. Malone, Commanding brigade. 
First Lieutenant Joseph H. Hinwood, Jr., .\ide de Camp. 
Major George H. van de Steeg, Brigade .-Adjutant. 

SIXTH INF.'VNTRY 
Colonel Henry J. Himt, Commanding regiment. 
Major George H. Huddleson, Commanding first battalion. 
Major Courtney H. Hodges, Commanding second battalion. 
Major John W. Leonard, Commanding third battalion. 

ELEVENTH INFANTRY 
Colonel John B. Bennet, Commanding regiment. 
Major Frank C. Mahin, Commanding first battalion. 
Major John H. Muncaster, Commanding second battalion. 
Major Everett D. Barlow, Commanding third battalion to September 12th. 
Major Richard C. Birmingham, Commanding third battalion from September 13th- 



126 History of the Fifth Division 

FIFTEENTH MACHINE GUN BATTALION 

Major William M. Grimes, Commanding battalion. 

FIFTH FIELD ARTILLERY BRIGADE 

Brigadier General Clement A. F. Flagler, Conmianding brigade. 
First Lieutenant Jackson H. Boyd, Aide de Camp. 
Second Lieutenant Howard F. Fletcher, Aide de Camp. 
Major John Magruder, Brigade Adjutant. 

NINETEENTH FIELD ARTILLERY 

Lieutenant Colonel C. P. Hollingsworth, Commanding regiment. 
Major John S. MacTaggart, Commanding first battalion. 
Major Walton F. Winton, Conunanding second battalion. 

TWENTIETH FIELD ARTILLERY 

Colonel Brook Payne, Commanding regiment. 

Major Cuyler L. Clarke, Commanding first battalion. 

Major George I^. Miller, Conunanding second battalion. 

TWENTY-FIRST FIELD ARTILLERY 

Colonel Richard H. McMaster, Commanding regiment. 
Major George S. Gay, Commanding first battalion. 
Major Jean A. Jeancon, Comnuinding second battalion. 
Captain George J. Downing, Commanding third battalion. 

SEVENTH ENGINEERS 

Colonel Lewis M. Adams, Commanding regiment. 
Major William M. Hoge, Jr., Commanding first battalion. 
Major Leon L. Morton, Commanding second battalion. 
First Lieutenant Peter Murphy, Commanding train. 

THIRTEENTH MACHINE GUN BATTALION 

Major Walton H. Walker, Commanding battalion. 

NINTH FIELD SIGNAL BATTALION 

Major Deane B. Small, Commanding battalion. 

HEADQUARTERS TROOP 

First Lieutenant Carl \]. Luers, Commanding troop. 

FIFTH DIVISION TRAINS 

Lieutenant Colonel Harry E. Conistock, Commanding trains. 

FIFTH SUPPLY TRAIN 

Major Oral E. Clark, Commanding train. 

FIFTH AMMUNITION TRAIN 

Lieutenant Colonel R. John West, Commanding train. 
Major Robert B. Lorch, Commanding horsed battalion. 
Major Frederick A. Barker, Commanding motor battalion. 

FIFTH SANITARY TRAIN 

Lieutenant Colonel Carey J. Vaux, Commanding train. 

Major Dana W. Drury, Director of Field Hospitals. 

Major John I. Robinson, Director of Ambulance Companies to September 14th. 

Captain Edward C. Morton, Director of Ambulance Companies from September 15th. 

FIFTH MILITARY POLICE 
Major William H. Gill, Commanding Military Police. 



Chapter IV 
WINNING THE BOIS DES KAPPES 




flHE first of October saw the fortunes of the Cen- 
tral Powers wanin<>' fast, Marshal Foch, Su- 
preme Commander of the Allied Armies, was 
striking the (Germans hard and continually, driv- 
ing first here, then there, exhausting tlie enemy 
leserves and forcing ra2)idly the withdrawal of 
tlie Huns from France. The tide that had 
threatened to engulf the Entente in July had 
turned forever. The American Army had fol- 
lowed up its victorious drive at St. Mihiel by the hard-smashing at- 
tack in the Argomie and on the jNIeuse. Westward the French, 
British and Belgians were continuing their rapid reconquest of terri- 
tory thej' had not held since the opening days of the war. The Boche 
were being driven off the Chemin des Dames, were making their last 
stand in St. Quentin, Cambrai and Lens and had recoiled before a 
terrific wedge-drive east of Ypres in Belgium. 

On October 2nd came orders for the Fifth Division to move to 
the Souilly Area, southeast of Verdun, ])reparatory to going into 
that inferno where the best of the Allied forces, our First Army, was 
hammering between the Argonne and the Meuse to cut the artery of 
the German line of communications, tlie jNIetz-Sedan-Hirson rail- 
way. The trains began the toilsome northward trek on the .'3rd, while 
the foot troops were hurried up in bulky war-worn French camions 
a night later. No sooner was the Division arrived in Souilly than 
the orders read "the Blercourt-Nixeville region." 

Continuing in their busses the doughboys made the ten kilo- 
meters further north and set up pup-tents for their bivouac in the 
open fields and woods. The Red Diamond had said good-bye to 
civilization, to the land of peace and quiet, to whole-roofed houses and 
rest-giving beds, even to comfortable liay mows — for henceforward 
there were to be no billets save crumbled villages, artillery-riddled 



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Fifth Dii>ision lived in the damp nndcrhriish of the Foret de Hesse. 



Wi7ining the Bois des Bappes 129 

woods and muddy shell-holes; no music but the whine of the obus, 
the rattle of the machine gun and the boom of the cannon. 

Short stay was made at Blereoui't-Xixeville. That night of the 
5th the march was resmiied over winding trails to the northwest and 
the Division came to camp in the wide spreading Foret de Hesse, 
fifteen kilometers west of "^^erdun and twenty below the front where 
our divisions were pushing back the Boche from north of Montfaucon, 
Cierges, Nantillois, Septsarges — towns that had already become 
famous in the annals of American achievement. Division Headquar- 
ters opened at Blercourt. Every unit trained as never before for the 
strenuous days that were sure to come. Many green recruits had 
been added to the rolls, men who had never seen a hand grenade, who 
knew not the "manual of the gas mask," who had not learned the en- 
dearing qualities of the Spi-ingfield. Those da\'s in the woods helped 
give the new men knowledge of their weapons and showed our old- 
timers wherein they might profit by the mistakes of St. IVIihiel. 
There was food — plenty of hot, invigorating food, which went far to 
make up for the long toilsome drills and the weary nights of sleeping 
on damp ground in frequent rain and cold. 

The Fifth was designated as the reserve of the Third Army 
Corps, behind the Fourth and Eightieth Divisions, operating just 
west of the IVIeuse. The Seventh Engineers on reaching Blercoin-t 
received only seven hours' rest when they were ordered to march to 
Esnes and take up road maintenance and traffic regulation on the 
Esnes-Malancourt and Esnes-Bethincourt roads under Corps orders. 
The Engineer Train ojjeratcd a large dump in the town. Only four 
days had been sj^ent in the new area when directions came for enter- 
ing the line. Corps ordered the relief of the Eightieth by the Fifth 
Division, in a narrow sector just east of Cunel and five to six kilo- 
meters west of and paralleling the jSIeuse. The right limits of the 
area were described as running from Malancourt to Cuisy, through 
Septsarges in a direction slightly west of north, to the southeastern 
edge of Bois de Fays ; after crossing Bois de Fays the sector widened 
out by turning to the northeast, reaching the Meuse about a kilometer 
north of Brieulles. On the left the boundary followed the Avocourt 
road to Montfaucon, thence ran northward west of Xantillois to 
Cunel. From Cunel the line turned northwest and opened the sector 
still wider by including Bantheville. The front was then in the 
neighborhood of Cunel and Bois de Fays; thus the Fifth was prepar- 
ing to enter the small end of an ever- widening funnel ; any advance 
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Preparatory to the relief, the second and tliird battalions of the 
Sixtieth Infantry and the third of the Sixty-lirst, with the Fourteenth 
Machine Gun Battalion, moved forward on the afternoon of October 
10th under command of Colonel Hawkins. From Bois de Hesse the 
troops followed trails east of Avocoiu't, went through Bois de Malan- 
court and bivouacked for the night north of ruined ^Nlalancourt. On 
the 11th the Division P. C. was established near the crossing on the 
Montfaucon-Cuisy road about a kilometer southwest of Fayel Ferme. 
The post of command of the Ninth Brigade, which was designated 
to occupy the sector, was set up at Xantillois. The Tenth Brigade, 
in reserve, located its P. C. in Bois de Cuisy, two kilometers in rear 
of Division Headquarters. 

The sector on which the Division w-as embarking had been the 
scene of terrific fighting since the launching of the assault on Sep- 
tember 26th. American bombardments and barrages and German 
counterfire had converted the open ridges, ravines and slopes into 
stretches of cluu-ned and shell-torn earth. The wooded areas, dense 
with tangled underbrush, looked as though they had been struck by 
fierce cyclones. The villages of the area were wrecked and ruined. 
In that initial attack the Seventy-ninth Division had stormed the 
heights of ]Montfaucon and carried the advance to Xantillois, where 
the impulse had spent itself. Then on October 3rd the Eightieth 
Division had gone in on a narrow front of less than two kilometers, 
astride the north-south road through Nantillois, with the Fourth 
Division on its right and the Third Division on its left. The express 
mission of the Eightieth was the taking of the Bois des Ogons, two 
kilometers north of Xantillois; and for two davs the forces struasrled 
to ci'oss the open ravines and ridges. After penetrating the thick 
woods of Ogons the Division beat for four days against the fortress 
positions of Ferme de la Madeleine and the many pillboxes and con- 
crete trenches on the hill east of the farm and west of Bois de Fays. 
Finally on the afternoon of October 9th the 319th Infantry stormed 
those strongholds of the Kriemhilde Stellung and succeeded in plac- 
ing outposts as far north as La Ville au Bois Ferme and Bois de 
Fays. The Fourth Division to the right of the Eightieth Division 
finally penetrated the western portions of Bois de Foret, north of the 
Cunel-Brieulles road, on October 11th. 

When the Fifth Division came to the relief of the Eightieth on 
the 11th the front held was reported to be from the neighborhood of 
Cunel eastward along the road to Brieulles, with a line of surveillance 
north of Cunel and including the Bois de Foret. It was ordered that 
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of the small triangular wood called St. C'hristophe, east of Cunel and 
at the western edge of Bois de Foret. On the right, where the sector 
widened to the northeast, elements of the Fom-th Division were to be 
relieved in Bois de Pent de Faux and western and central Bois de 
Foret. 

General Castner organized his troops in the familiar formation, 
regiments in line, battalions echeloned in depth — Colonel Wise with 
the Sixty-first on the right, Colonel Hawkins on the left with the 
Sixtieth. The battalions remaining in Bois de Hesse were marched 
up to Bois de Montfaucon. The companies of the Fourteenth Ma- 
chine Gun Battalion were assigned to the infantry battalions. Cap- 
tain Glasgow (1st Bn., 61st) and Major Davis (3rd Bn., 60th) were 
named to take over the outjjost positions. Major Rivet (3rd lin., 
61st) and Major Baldwin (2nd Bn., 60th) were to form the support 
and Captain Stark ('2nd Bn., 61st) and Lieutenant Colonel Peyton 
(1st Bn., 60th) were to be in reserve. General Malone marched two 
battalions of his reserve brigade to the Nantillois area and placed the 
rest of his forces in Bois de Cuisy and east of ]VIontfaucon. 

Reconnaissance by the officers of the relieving units discovered 
that the actual front line held was not the road Cunel-Brieulles as 
stated in the Field Order, but that the forces of the Eightieth Division 
were some distance south, in Bois de jNIalaumont and south of Cunel. 
Arrangements were made with General Brett of the 160th Brigade 
that no attempt would be made to place troops on the desired line 
until after the reliefs had all been completed. Finally when the relief 
was well under way, about 4 a. m., orders came from the Corps direct- 
ing that only one battalion should be used to relieve the Eightieth 
Division's outposts and front lines and one battalion for the Fourth 
Division in Bois de Foret. The remainder of the brigade should be 
held south of an east and west line through La Ville au Bois Ferme, 
and the Fourth Division would continue to hold the central and 
eastern parts of Bois de Foret and Bois de Pent de Faux which had 
been designated previously as a part of the Fifth Division sector. 

From the very first entrance of our troops into the area they 
were subjected to harassing shell-fire. Inasmuch as the sector was 
only a few kilometers west of the Meuse and throughout its entire 
length was visible from the eastern heights still in the hands of the 
enemy, his artillery sheltered in those hills could constantly deluge 
the whole region with gas. shrapnel and high-explosive. Casualties 
were inflicted on our advancing troops, even in the back areas of 
Montfaucon and Nantillois. Guides from the Eightieth Division 
took the men of the Ninth Brigade forward from Nantillois about 



Winning the Bois des Rappes 13S 

midnight of the 11th, across roads and tlirough shell-pitted fields and 
broken woods, subjected to continuous enemy artillery fire, which 
at times became barrage-like in intensity. By morning all the 
Eightieth was relieved. Most of the Fourth Division units in our 
sector were relieved somewhat later. Command passed to General 
McMahon at 6 a. m. of October 12th. 

Immediately after our troops were in position the front-line bat- 
talions sent forward strong reconnaissance patrols in the endeavor 
to bring the lines up to points supposedly taken over. Companies 
K, L and M of the Sixtieth Infantry, with half a platoon of Com- 
pany A of the Fourteenth Machine Gun, advanced up the narrow 
gauge railroad cut east of Cunel. Resistance was encountered im- 
mediately. The enemy had his machine gun outposts all around the 
town and to the east and they greeted our patrols with a prompt 
sputter of lead. The isolated nests did not stop those men, however, 
for singly or in groups they rushed gun after gun, killing or taking 
prisoner the crews and silencing the offending mitrailleuses. Lieu- 
tenant Samuel Woodfill, leading Company INI, swept the way by his 
own personal valoi-, wiping out four machine gun nests, killing more 
than a dozen Boche and capturing three others. 

Company M was meeting heavy fire and the commander rushed 
forward, followed by two soldiers at twenty-five yards. He worked 
his way around to the flank of the nest whence came the heavy fire, 
leaving the two men in front. When he got within ten yards of the 
gun it ceased firing and four of the enemy apjieared. Three were 
shot by Lieutenant Woodfill, i)ut the fourth, an oflncer, rushed at him. 
He attempted to club the German with his rifle. After a hand-to- 
hand struggle. Lieutenant Woodfill killed the oflncer with a pistol 
shot. 

The advance of the Company continued till another machine 
gun nest was encountered. Calling on his men to follow, the lieuten- 
ant rushed ahead of his line in the face of the fire and when several 
of the enemy appeared he shot them, capturing three other members 
of the crew and silencing the gun. The advance went on and for a 
third time the lieutenant displayed his bravery by charging another 
machine gun position, killing five men in one pit with his rifle. He 
then drew his revolver and started to jump into the pit when two 
other guiuiers only a few yards away turned their gun on him. Fail- 
ing to kill them with his revolver. Lieutenant Woodfill grabbed up a 
pick and dispatched them both. For such conspicuous daring and 
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The 2)atrols succeeded in reaching the northern edges of Bois de 
la I'ultiere opposed by these scattered machine gun posts. Other 
jjarties entered Cunel and cleaned uji the town. In and about the 
little wood St. Christophe six prisoners were taken from four differ- 
ent regiments, indicating that tlie enemy had massed his troops and 
was determined to hold his ground with the utmost tenacity. Re- 
treating Boche had sounded the alarm, for shortly after Cunel and 
Pultiere had been occupied a terrific barrage was laid on those areas. 
Thei'e was no support on the left and no liaison on the right, so that 
the patrols relin(iuished their gains, being without orders to hold or 
to establish a new front. The withdrawal to the region of the Cunel 
road was carried out with many losses from the intense shelling. 
Half a hundred casualties were the residt of the morning's action. 

On the right the first l)attalion of the Sixty-first, supported by 
the third battalion, advanced to the northern edge of the western por- 
tion of Bois de Foret. The paths were swept by shell-fire and enemy 
machine guns Avere ever acti\'e. Captain Glasgow and most of his 
officers were wounded but the companies held on. Instead of playing 
out, the artillery fire became more intense as the forenoon passed. 
The men were disorganized In' the barrage and by the thick under- 
growth of Bois de Foret. ^Nlajor liivet sent Company jNI to steady 
the lines. 

In the afternoon the Sixtieth sent out another patrol. Com- 
panies G and H went forward east of Cunel thi-ough St. Christophe. 
On the open ground between Bois de Foret and Bois de la Pultiere 
the combat groups were caught in another heavy barrage. Somehow 
the report came that the enemy was counterattacking with tanks. 
No tanks appeared and the enemy's infantry was held oft' by the 
groups in the wood. Having located the enemy's position, with the 
areas defended by machine gun and artillery fire, the patrol retired 
and reported the result of the afternoon's work. Company G was 
withdrawn to the support line and Comjjany H joined the third 
battalion which had suffered from its adventure in Cunel and Pultiere 
in the morning. This company established liaison with the Sixty- 
first, over six hundred meters to the right. A barrage from our 
artillery, the 15.5th Field Artillery Brigade, which we had taken over 
from the Eightieth Division, had helped break ujj the counterattack 
of the afternoon, but skirmishing between snijjcrs and machine gun- 
ners kept up all night. All our areas from foremost outposts to rear 
echelons at Xantillois were subjected to heavy shelling. 

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Fifth Division might be re-formed for an attack. The Tliird was on 
our left and liad only to extend its lines to the east in taking over our 
sector, but movement was very slow on account of the constant 
harassing fire from east of the Meuse. No signs of relief came to the 
Sixtieth until about 5 a. m. of the 13th, when Colonel Hawkins was 
informed that the Thirtieth Infantry had taken the positions they 
desired to occupy and that his regiment might withdraw. Thus the 
withdrawal was begun in daylight. The clear weather enabled the 
enemy observers on the heights across the river to direct their artillery 
fire with telling accuracy. Despite the movement of only small irreg- 
ular parties many men were lost, some casualties, some Ijy separation 
from their companies in the strange territory. Even the place of 
assembly south of Bois dc Cuncl was under fire. The reorganization 
of the worn and much-mixed units was begun under difi!iculties. Sec- 
ond Lieutenant David Hockstein of the Sixtieth had been killed and 
Lieutenant Sanuiel J. Gowler was mortally wounded in the day's 
fighting. 

Elements of the Third Di\ ision were all day filtering through 
the lines of the Sixty-first, and it was not until 4 p. m. that that regi- 
ment was relieved. As Colonel Wise reported, "Skirmishing and 
fighting between infantry units became desidtf)ry but IJoche ai-tillery 
fire became ever more active. Our i-egiment was ])ut in the position 
of simply grinding its teeth and holding on to its position in the face 
of a terrific bombardment to which they could not retaliate. From 
it they got under shelter as best they could by hastily digging in." 
I^ate in the afternoon the regiment moved in small groups to Bois de 
Beuge, southwest of Nantillois. often stopped l)y barrages. The 
units were badly disorganized largely due to the necessity of the regi- 
ment's having to move first to the rear and then to the left in order 
to take up its position for the attack of the IJ-th. The Sixty-first had 
lost Chaplain J. A. Deaver and Lieutenants Willoughby R. Marks, 
Herbert G. Hollister: Second Lieutenant Alfred G. Sudborough of 
the Fourteenth Machine Gun Battalion was mortally wounded. 

The Division had suffered severely from its exposure to a day 
and a half of continuous shelling. Nevertheless the forward move- 
ment of the Ninth Brigade in bringing its lines abreast of and even 
beyond the lines of the adjoining divisions had relieved for the first 
time the enemy's pressure on the right flank of the Fourth Division 
and on the left flank of the Third Division. 

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connect with the Fifth Corj^s, driving- northeast further to the left. 
General Malone's Tenth Brigade liad been selected as the assault 
brigade. The Third Division formed the Corps support and the 
Fourth the reserve. The Chief of Staff and General Malone were 
called to Corps Headcjuarters for consultation on the morning of the 
12th, where the plans for the attack were discussed very thoroughly. 

The operation from the start promised to be a hard one. Acting 
in conjunction with General Mc Arthur's brigade of the Forty-second 
Division, which would attack west of Sommerance, the Tenth Brigade 
was to drive across open ground visible from the jMeuse heights, to- 
ward the junction point at Grand Carre Ferme. The lines would 
have to pass first between Cunel and Romagne, both still in the hands 
of the enemy and filled with machine guns and snipers. North of 
Cunel was Bois de la Pultiere and then Bois des Rappes, both enemy 
strongholds from which enfilading fire could mow down our troops in 
any attempt to advance past them. Northwest of Romagne, on the 
hills west of the Andon Ran, were Bois de Chauvignon and Bois de 
Bantheville, also in the hands of the Germans and commanding the 
path of oin- proposed advance. On the Andon stream two kilometers 
north of Romagne was the town of Bantheville, which our troops were 
to occupy before mounting the open slopes, exposed to one-pounder 
and artillerj^ fire from all the ground to the north. 

Advance without co-operation on the flanks would be impossible. 
General ^Malone's efforts secured the promise that the Thirty-second 
Division holding the sector to the left of our proposed attack would 
also advance and take Romagne and neutralize the resistance in the 
woods west of the Andon. One regiment of General Castner's bri- 
gade was to attack Cimel and the woods Pultiei-e and Rappes. At 
first it was proposed to place a smoke curtain and an artillery barrage 
along the western edges of Pultiere and Rappe and to have elements 
of the Ninth Brigade pass through the assaulting column to cover 
the right flank in its passage. General Babbitt, commanding the 
artillery had not enough smoke to cover the whole advance, however, 
and the column would have to pass too close to the woods to leave it 
unconquered. Accordingly a direct attack by the Ninth Brigade on 
Bois de la Pultiere and Bois des Rappes, througli Cunel, was decided 
upon after the necessary authority had been obtained from Corps 
Headquarters. 

The attack was ordered for 8:30 a. m. of October lith. On the 
afternoon of the 13th General Malone moved his post of command 
to General Castner's headquarters at Nantillois. The two brigade 
commanders were able to confer constantly throughout the attack. 



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At dusk the troops of the Tenth Brioade moved up toward tlieir 
positions for the operation and took their assault formation. The 
Sixth Infantry was on the left with Major Leonard's third battalion 
leading. Major McLean's first battalion in support and JSIajor 
Hodges' second battalion in reser\e. On the right the Eleventh In- 
fantry was formed with INIajor Muncaster's second battalion in as- 
sault. Major Birmingham's third battalion in support and Major 
Mahin's first battalion in reserve. To attack the woods on the right 
was the mission of the Sixtieth, in colmnn of battalions — Lieutenant 
Colonel Peyton, first battalion, assault; Major Baldwin, second bat- 
talion, support; Major Davis, third battalion, reserve. The Sixty- 
first formed in rear of the Tenth Brigade — second battalion (Captain 
Stark) on the left behind the Sixth and third l)attalion (Major 
Rivet) on the right in rear of the Eleventh. The first battalion (Cap- 
tain Olmstead) was behind the third battalion and maintained liaison 
with the reserve battalion of the Sixtieth. The Fifty-eighth Infantry 
was attached to the Fifth Division and held in reserve in Bois de 
Beuge. Companies E and F of the Seventh Engineers were attached 
to the assault battalions of the Tenth Brigade, carrying improvised 
foot-bridges for the crossing of the Andon Brook. Company D of 
the Engineers was attached to the assault battalions of the Ninth 
Brigade for cutting wire and mopping-up purposes and the first 
battalion (less Company C, on detached service) was assigned to 
station in the Bois de Beuge as part of the divisional reserve. 

Reconnaissance proved that, as in the case of the relief of the 
Eightieth Division on the 11th, the line actually held was consider- 
ably in rear of the one specified in the attack order. Our assault 
battalions found the junmping-ofi" line to be the Tranchee de la 
ISIamelle, three-quarters of a kilometer south of the announced front 
instead of "just south of the Cunel-Romagne road." The companies 
occupied the old trench which had been a part of the Kriemhilde 
Stellung with the troops of the Thii'd Division. Word of the change 
in the jumping-off line was sent to Division Headquarters, but it is 
probable that the information did not reach our artillery in time for 
them to shorten their barrage correspondingly, to wipe out the Ger- 
man outposts and front lines. 

Not long before the attack the field order of the attacking bri- 
gade of the Thirty-second Division reached General Malone, and 
indicated that the attack on the left against Romagne and the woods 
to the west would not start till three hours after our own advance. 
An urgent request for immediate protection on our left flank secured 
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General Maloiie's request Major Iloge's first battalion of Seventh 
Engineers was attached to the Tentli Brigade as infantry and thrown 
in to protect the exposed left flank and to efl^'ect liaison with the 
Thirty-second Division. 

The enemy had learned of om- proposed attack (from a deserter 
from the American Army, as it later appeared in intelligence re- 
ports), and our own destructive Are had not yet commenced when 
the Boche put down the strongest counterfire our men had ever seen. 
For two hours the positions of the assault battalions were raked with 
high-ex])losive. Losses were severe and some confusion was felt bc- 
foi-e the attack was started. The bombardment by our artillery 
started at 6:30 a. m. To the lo.5th Brigade had been added two regi- 
ments from the Fourth Brigade, two regiments of the Third Brigade, 
the 4.5()th R. A. L., the 'i.^Oth K. A. C. P., and battalions from the 
4..>4th. 330th and 301st R. A. L. 

At 8:30 A. M. the assault was launched with \-io:or and courage, 
despite the punishment that had just been undergone. The men still 
remembered the victorious rush at St. ^lihiel and dashed forward 
impetuously. But it was a different enemy here, one who was stick- 
ing till the last and fighting for every foot of the ground. Three 
nu'nutcs after the hour H an intense barrage descended on our ad- 
vancing waves. Major Muncaster termed it "a band of steel across 
our front." Men fell all around but the attack never faltered and 
passed through the storm. As the thinned lines left the trench 
Mamelle and topped the crest just in front of it they were met with 
a strong fire from hostile machine gims scattered along the entire 
stretch of the valley ahead. Our own artillery barrage had not been 
close enough to our lines to be effective and our battalions looked 
down into Ravin des Perrieres and at the Romagne-Cunel road, 
thickly populated with German machine gun nests. 

Nevertheless, the waves rolled on down into the valley. Machine 
guns of the accompanying Fifteenth Battalion were brought uj) to 
the infantrj' assault lines because of the heavy losses in personnel. 
The fire of the Boche was returned with interest. The doughboys 
vied with each other in deeds of thrilling daring. By marching fii-e, 
by flanking and by rushing, the opposition was literally exterminated. 
Time after time hostile guns were silenced by the use of machine gun, 
accurate rifle or deadly bayonet. There was Private Horn of Com- 
pany D. Seventh Engineers, who on entering a dugout in the valley 
and finding a German major and his orderly, killed the major and 
captured the orderly. INIajors Leonard and Muncaster were leading 
their battalions and encouraging their men in the assault. 



Winning the Buis dcs Rappes 147 

The lines passed the road and mounted the liill on the north, 
leaving hehind scores of German dead. IJiit the left was held up hy 
the concentrated fire from Roniagne, which the Thirty-second Divi- 
sion had not succeeded in taking. Companies A and B of the Seventli 
Engineers, who had heen detailed for the flank guard in such an 
emergency, fought valiantly on the left of the Sixth Infantry and 
took twenty-seven prisoners of the Twenty-eighth Prussian Division, 
several machine guns and a one-pounder gun in the little wood near 
the town. It was not till mid-afternoon that the Thirty-second 
Division reached Roniagne and with the aid of our Engineers com- 
jjanies drove the enemy northward. 

In spite of the hostile shelling from which there was no relief 
and which there was no means (jf silencing, the troops slowly forged 
ahead. The bursting shells rendered the muddy fields a sea of death. 
The engineers who had gone forward to bridge the Andon found no 
need for engineer work, threw down their matei-ial and fought along- 
side infantrymen and machine gunners, proving their worth as 
combatants as well as technical troops. In the fierce fighting each 
company of that second battalion of the Engineers lost its leader. 
Captain C. J. ]Moore of Company E, First Lieutenant R. ]M. Wilson 
of Company F, and First Lieutenant L. C. Brown of the CompauY 
D detachment fell mortally wounded. A fourth Engineer officer, 
Second Lieutenant Henry H. Russell, was also killed that day. 

The attack might have been pushed on northward, down into 
the valley of the Andon, across the stream, through Bantheville and 
to the objective, had not the lines been struck by a concentrati(jn of 
fire from three directions. From Bois de la Pidtiere and Bois des 
Rappes on the east, from Roniagne and Bois Chauvignon on the west 
and from the direction of Bantheville straight ahead, came the steady, 
murderous stream of machine gun and rifle bullets. Overhead flew 
the whiz-hangs, and the shrapnel popped. The waves were stopped. 
Further advance, until the woods on right and left were cleared, 
meant disaster, even extinction. The valley of the Andon could not 
be reached. The lines of the Tenth Brigade i-an in zigzag from 
near Romagne across Hills 260 and 271 toward Bois de la Pultiere, 
when about 10 o'clock progress was held ujj. 

The Sixtieth Infantry, reinforced by the first battalion of the 
Sixty-first, could not take the northern part of Bois de la Pultiere 
and had not penetrated Bois des Rappes. The cleaning up of these 
woods was a full-sized operation in itself, for the thick underbrush 
was everywhere set with machine guns. The Boche had prepared 
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fortresses. The battalions of the Sixtieth, reduced in numbers and 
worn out by their lack of rest and sleep in the two days' occupation 
of the front under constant fire, had advanced through Cunel in the 
face of the ul)iquitous machine gun and artillery fire. Company B. 
commanded by Captain George K. Howitt, and Company C, under 
Captain J. E. Haywood, leading the attack, fought hard and with 
exceptional courage and gallantry, suffering appalling losses. It was 
a question of forcing every bush and mopping every hillock and 
trench. 

With his battalion completely held up l)y the hostile machine 
gun fire, Lieutenant Colonel Peyton went forward with a runner to 
reconnoiter the enemy's positions. Skirting his right fiank and climb- 
ing a little knoll in the woods, the l)attalion commander beheld a Crcr- 
man gun firing on his men, not forty meters away. The nest was 
cleverly constructed and well camouflaged and was discovered to the 
colonel only because he had come upon it from the flank. Lieutenant 
Colonel Peyton's runner, with his rifle, killed the operator of the gun, 
but immediately another Boche appeared from the shelter and re- 
sumed the fire. Again the dougliljoy shot the machine gunner, but 
before our combat groups could rusii the nest a third (icrman took 
his place at the machine gun. The colonel and his companion were 
well hidden, and the third enemy marksman was killed. A fourth 
and a fifth Boche gunners were slain, one after another, before tlie 
enemy nest was silenced. 

The spent troops of the Sixtieth were stopped half way across 
Bois de la Pultiere and efforts to go farther were futile. Every 
patrol seeking to filter forward was enfiladed. It apj)eai-e(l that tlie 
Third Division, which was to advance and occupy the woods Clairs 
Chenes, east of Bois des Rappes, had not come up. The Sixtieth 
could not effect liaison with them. 

The only possible action for the troops of both brigades was to 
dig in, to hold the hard-won two kilometers and to get a little pro- 
tection from the drum fire that swept the whole area. Enemy 
balloons north of Bantheville and east of the Meuse were undisturbed 
in their direction of the fire of the big German guns that played 
continuously on the Division. The day was bright and clear and ob- 
servation was easy. The shells wrought havoc with the rear echelons 
in the Bois de Cunel, Bois de Beuge, Bois des Ogons, Ferine de la 
Madeleine, and even in Nantillois and jNIontfaucon. The fire seemed 
to come down at right angles to the Cunel-Nantillois road from across 
the river, and a battery of our 15o's was faced to the east to reply 
to the bombardment. A shell struck the Division Signal Dump at 









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Bethincnurt, near Dead Man's Hill. Rather the location of the once-upon-a-time 
Bethincoiirt. The Division Field Hospital tvas located here during the attacks on 
Bois des Rappes and the territory to the north and east, and received several visits 

from Boche bombers. 



Winning the Bois dcs Rappes 151 

Septsarges and destroyed it, despite the heroic work of the Ammuni- 
tion Train to save it. 

So the afternoon was spent in organizing the dearly won Unes, 
in connecting shell-hole to shell-hole by shallow scooped-out trenches. 
Patrols felt out the enemy whose resistance never slackened. The 
ridge that ran westward from Bois des Rappes, just north of Hill 
271 and separated from it by an open swale, sheltered Boche infan- 
try and the usual clustered machine guns. Three times that after- 
noon these forces counterattacked savagely and three times the 
Eleventh Infantry drove them back. These opjjonents were the 
famous Twenty-eighth "Flying Shock Division," which had been 
thrown into the line to stop the Americans at Belleau AVood in June. 
On the left, where due to the concentrated resistance from the vicinity 
of Romagne, Major INIcLean's battalion (1/6) had come up on 
Major Leonard's right (III 6) and Major Hodges (II/6) had sent 
three of his companies to protect the left flank where the Thirty- 
second Division had not advanced their right, the resistance Avas 
wliolly machine gun and artillery fire. Until Romagne was taken 
in mid-afternoon our left flank was held back by the stream of lead 
coming from the ravine east of the town. Its fall permitted the line 
to pass over the ravine and connect up with the adjoining troops 
northwest of Romagne — only, however, by retaining Major Hodges' 
men in line. There was ever steady play of machine guns from Bois 
de Chauvignon, northwest of Romagne, which it was utterly impos- 
sible for our troops to reach. The Thirteenth Machine Gun Bat- 
talion from its positions in northern Bois de Cunel poured thousands 
of rounds into that wood, but the Boche were still there. Enemy 
airplanes flew low over our lines at times and swept them with their 
guns. Our artillery poured destructive fire into Bantheville and Bois 
des Rappes endeavoring to make our lines on the unsheltered ridge 
more tenable. The Thirteenth Machine Gun Battalion moved up 
liehind the Tenth Brigade and took positions to protect its flanks. 

Our men lay in the shell-holes scattered over the entire area of 
advance. The battalions were sorely diminished. The intense shell- 
fire and barrages had inflicted casualties that for the day's fighting 
surpassed the thousand mark. Our fighters were not alone as heroes. 
The medical men accompanied the assault waves and worked every 
minute administering first aid and getting the seriously wounded to 
the rear. Litter bearers were scarce, for often the men detailed to 
carry them forgot their assignments and rushed into the hand-to- 
hand fighting against the Boche. The regimental chaplains were 
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liard-beset doughhoys, aiding the sufferers and supervising the re- 
moval and hin-ial of the dead. The motor anihuhmces ran over the 
shell-swept roads at top s])eed carrying the wounded from Ferme de 
la Madeleine l)aek to the hospital at lietliineourt. One driver with a 
load of wounded had his gast)line feed pipe l)roken by the shell-tire. 
He promptly had the orderly with him drain gas from the tank into 
his mess cup and supply the carburetor until the ambulance could be 
driven to a place of safety. Few, indeed were tliere of all the men 
who entered the battle that briglit ()etol)er day but proved their 
heroic metal and gloriously sustained the honor of the Red Diamond. 
Units were scattered, but it was because men rushed to help 
strengthen a thinned line furthci- on. (xrouud gained was held from 
Komagne to Bois de la I'ultiere. 

Headquarters of the two brigades had moved an liour after tlie 
assault began from Xantillois to Ferme de la Madeleine. The Sig- 
nal Corps men were l)usy constantly running the lines and ])ushing 
the wires to the points of farther adxanee. I'ractically without in- 
terruption throughout the entire fighting. Generals Malone and Cast- 
ner had telephone communication with their battalion commanders in 
the front lines, despite the incessant slielling. Prisoners were not 
taken in large mmibers. i\t noon there were ten at Brigade head- 
quarters. They represented units of three divisions, the Third 
Guards, the Famous Twenty-eighth, and the I'J.'Jrd Saxons, wlio had 
been rushed to oppose the Fifth Division at St. Mihiel. 

The Ninth Brigade made another strenuous ett'ort to take Bois 
de la Pultiere and Bois des Rappes after Romagne fell. Lieutenant 
Colonel Peyton's battalion of the Sixtieth was reported to have pene- 
trated the southern edges of Clairs Chenes wood. Major Davis' 
battalion had been so reduced that its men were used only as carriers. 
The Sixty-first, following behind the Tenth Brigade and at the same 
time keeping its rear battalion in liaison with the Sixtieth had already 
thrown its forces into the front line. The second battalion was in 
reserve behind the Sixth, the thirfl battalion behind the Eleventh and 
the first battalion was aiding the Sixtieth. General Castner put 
Colonel Wise's entire regiment, the Sixty-first, in support of the Six- 
tieth in its renewed attack. At 4 p. m. with some artillery prepara- 
tion Colonel Hawkins threw his decimated forces against the hidden 
enemy again. Patrols reached I'ultiere's northern edges, but could 
not penetrate Rappes. The lines were established about three hun- 
dred meters from the northern edges of Bois de la Pultiere for the 
night. 



151. Ilistorij of the Fifth Dix-ision 

The whole Division was in tlie line, yet a check on the men that 
were actually present indicated tiiat the effective strength was hardly 
that ot* a hrigade. The two brigatles had lost twenty-nine otlicci's 
killed. Captains Stewart D. Bubbell and George Sackett, First 
Lieutenant Cedric II. Shaw and Second Lieutenants Leo P. JVIc- 
Naniara, Charles A. Duffy and Victor K. D. Elakely of the Eleventh 
Infantry had given their lives. Captain Kdward AV. Leonard and 
Second Lieutenants Jack S. Allison, Noble G. Ross, Fred Marek, 
lienjamin Sewaski and Harold Craig of the Sixth had fallen. The 
Fifteenth Machine Gun Battalion had lost Captain Davis Kossell 
and First Lieutenant Solomon iNIarcovitz and Josephus B. AVilson, 
First Lieutenant Stuart L. Marlow and Second Lieutenants Charles 
A. Wagner, Efton M. James, and Roy H. Trezavant of the Sixty- 
first had been killed. The Sixtieth had suffered the most, losing ten 
officers: First Lieutenants Rodney W. Polack and Lewis IVI. Thune 
and Second Lieutenants James E. Akers, John T. Brandt, Walter 
Clementz, Earl E. Rahn, Herbert Clarkson, Judson G. Martell, 
James C. N. Richardson and Slater Vollentine. Of the twenty-four 
officers who had gone over the tojJ that morning in Lieutenant Colonel 
Peyton's battalion only foiu' remained uninjured at nightfall. There 
were but eleven sergeants still with tliat hard-handled battalion of 
the Sixtieth. The triage hospital had received that day ten officers 
and 466 men. INIany of the fifty-three officers and 493 men admitted 
on the loth were casualties on tlie 14th. Other wounded men passed 
through the evacuation system of the Third Division. There was a 
far larger number of slightly wounded who refused to quit their posts. 
Probably three hundred of our men had been killed, and many were 
lost or mixed with other organizations. 

The attack on Bois des Rajjpes was ordered to l)e continued at 
7:30 A. M. of the 15th. Reorganization of the groups of the Sixtieth, 
scattered in the mazes of Pultiere, was begun in the darkness and 
rain, that had once more come to our discomfort and difficulties. It 
was 8 o'clock before the formations were effected and the assault 
launched. On the left of the Sixtieth, the Sixty-first attacked with 
its first battalion, third in support and second in reserve. 

The comliined efforts of the Sixtieth and Sixty-first drove the 
Boche from out Pultiere; machine gunners were slain; there were few 
prisoners. Then from across the clearing between the two woods 
came the avalanche of bullets from the Boche guns in Bois des 
liappes. Our artillery barrage had fallen a little l^eyond the southern 
edge of the wood. Much of oiu' fire was ineffective because of the 
shells bursting among the higher branches of the thick trees. The 



Winning the Bois des Rappes 155 

delay of half an hour in the assault caused the advancing infantry to 
lose the traveling barrage, which had begun promptly at 7:30 a. m. 
Colonel Wise reported his front lines a kilometer and half behind 
the artillery fire. Accordingly the barrage was stopped; the heavies 
were turned loose on Bois des Rappes and a curtain of harassing fire 
was thrown on tlie edge of the woods. Gradually small parties of 
the fighting groups filtered into the wood. Twenty-two prisoners 
were taken by the Sixty-first in the close fighting. One prisoner 
stated that there was a counter attack bv the entire armv forminu". 

At noon the patrols had not succeeded in doing moi-e than enter 
the edges of the wood. From Rappes' westei'ii borders machine guns 
were still playing on the Eleventh Infantry in tlieir open positions 
on Hill 271, where Second lieutenant Welty A. Miller was slain 
that day. At 12:30 a box barrage was drop])cd on tlie western, 
northern and eastern portions of the woods. The Ninth Brigade was 
enabled to push on a little. As the patrols filtered further into the 
Avood the box was gradually lifted to insure them safety. The three 
battalions of the Sixtieth were combined as one. with 'Major Davis 
commanding the left and INIajor Baldwin the right. In tlie Sixty- 
first the first and second battalions were abreast with the third just 
l)ehind. By 2 o'clock small ])ortions of the second battalion of the 
Sixty-first had reached the nortliern border of the woods, while j^arts 
of the other two battalions had gained the western edge. As our 
men fought they saw occasionally carrier pigeons rise from the Ger- 
man positions ahead and wing their way to the northward. The 
accurate barrage that immediately followed indicated that the enemy 
was using the birds to keep their artillery informed of the location of 
our troops. The Boche stayed there, in trees, in bushes, in hidden 
emplacements, and they did not desert tlieir posts or give up tamely. 

INIajor James D. Rivet fouglit at the head of his battalion, wiped 
out single-handed a machine gun nest and then dispatched a Boche 
sni])er hidden in a tree. AVliilc charging up a path covered by en- 
emy rifles. Major Rivet fell. The Sixty-first lost also Second Lieu- 
tenant Clarence Wood. Captain Geoi-ge X. ^Nlunro of the ^Military 
Police brought up a hundred men who had become lost from their 
commands, and when he was unable to find their organizations he 
organized the men into a company, using his five INI. P.'s as noncoms. 
Captain Munro joined in the attack and led his men on until he was 
killed by the machine gun fire ahead. 

Erroneous reports reached headquarters that nearly all the of- 
ficers were killed and that the fragments of the patrols were with- 
drawing. Every effort to send further patrols forward to investigate 



156 History of tJie Fifth Division 

was held up. To the machine gun and sniper fire the enemy added a 
heavy artillery barrage which made the routes unapproachable. Of 
the Sixtieth only Major Baldwin and eight of the seventy-eight men 
with Avhom he had started out reached the north edge of the wood. 
There he found half a hundred of the men of the Sixty-first in little 
grou]:)s. Clairs Chenes was still held by the enemy in force. 

The report of Colonel Wise that his men had withdrawn seemed, 
therefore, to be the true situation. Every messenger that the foi'ces 
in the wood tried to send back \\as stopped by the lurking snipers or 
lost himself in the jungles and darkness. Throughout the night the 
lonely forces waited, surroimded on all sides by the enemy, their 
presence unknown to their regiments. On hearing that the ]:)atrols 
were being driven back, General Castner had immediately directed 
that the troops be re-formed and pushed again to the northern edge 
of Bois des Rappes, to dig in and hold at all costs. General ^Ic- 
Mahon, the Division Commander, however, in person directed that 
no fiu'ther attempt be made to ad\ance that day. but that the Ninth 
Brigade should be reorganized in the vicinity of Cunel with the line 
of observation on the northern edge of Bois de la Pultiere. 

The Sixty-first Infantry relieved the Sixtieth, which moved l)ack 
to the Bois de Cunel and went into a support position. Reorganiza- 
tion of the Sixty-first was eff^ected during the night. Provisional 
groups were formed. About 12.5 men inidei- Captain Stark held an 
advance line along the northern border of Pultiere; Captain Olm- 
stead held a resistance line with about a hundred men in the middle of 
the woods, while Ijieutenant Colonel ]\IcClure formed a reserve line 
in the trenches south of Cunel, where lost men were reorganized and 
dispatched to the front. The Sixth and Eleventh had remained 
throughout the day on their lines: the capture of the Bois des l?appes 
was a necessary preliminary to any fm-ther advance. The engineer 
com])anies tliat had lieen in the first day's fighting had been with- 
drawn to the reserve. Company A of the Fifteenth Machine Gun 
Battalion had gone to the su])port of the Sixtieth Infantry, while the 
other companies of the battalion were in position, generally right up 
with the front-line infantry along the ridge from Romagne to Pul- 
tiere. Reorganization of tlie Tenth Brigade had been accomplished 
and the troops had spent the daA' digging in under the drizzling rain. 

No new attack was ordered for Octol)er IGth. Consolidation of 
the positions was to be continued with organization in de])th. The 
Boche were also working north of Banthexille and Aincreville, devel- 
oping the Freya Stellung. They were not, however, withdrawing at 
any point on our front. Om- patrols were constantly in contact with 



Winning the Bois des Rappes 157 

the enemy. Early in the morning three strong combat patrols went 
forward from the Sixty-first to reconnoiter Bois des Rappes. Ovei'- 
coming isolated snipers and machine gminers, their advance revealed 
the presence of the parties who had ])enetrated the wood the day be- 
fore. Runners brought back at 10:.-J0 a. ii. to General Castner the 
news that his men on the north border of the woods were still in ex- 
istence. Permission was seciu'ed from the Division Commander to 
hold Bois des Rappes as the front instead of Bois de la Pultiere, 
which had been ordered the night before, and a force was immediately 
dispatched to reinforce these advanced groups. But the men had 
already started back on the previous day's orders which they had just 
received, and before the relief was under way these units were arriv- 
ing in the Pultiere lines. Major Baldwin and lieutenants Rex E. 
Enochs and Otha K. Morrison of the Sixtieth and Captain F. O. 
Schmidt and Tjieutenants J. E. Cole and T>. B. Rock of the Sixty- 
first reported back with half a luuidred men. 

Orders were issued for the relief of the Nintli Brigade by the 
Eleventh Infantry. The reconquest of Bois des Rappes was not 
undertaken, therefore, by the reduced forces of the Sixty-first in the 
few hours of daylight previous to their relief, because of their worn- 
out condition and on account of tlie uncertainty it would cause in the 
front lines to he relieved that night. So at dark the third battalion 
of the Eleventh moved from its support position and took over the 
northern edge of Bois de la Pultiere; the second ])attalion of the Sixth 
occupied the entire former sector of the Tenth Brigade, extending its 
lines to the right and taking over the front held by the second bat- 
talion of the Eleventh, wliich, reduced to a mere fragment of its for- 
mer self by the terrific fighting, moved back to the reserve. INIajors 
McLean and Leonard of the Sixtli were both wounded and had to 
relinquish command of their battalions. First Lieutenant Almeron 
W. Shanklin and Second I^ieutenant William R. Royer of the 
Eleventh had been killed. The first battalion of the Sixth, now 
under Captain Reiser, took over the support line in the Mamelle 
trenches, while the third battalion under Lieutenant Hartman went 
into Bois de Cunel as reserve. The first battalion of the Eleventh in 
support of its sector moved into the German trenches south of Cunel 
and the second went into reserve in the west part of Bois des Ogons. 
The Fifty-eighth Infantry was returned to the Fourth Division. 

The battered and worn-out units of the Ninth Brigade made 
their way through the shell-swept zone back to the rear areas for re- 
organization and rest. The Sixtieth moved on the 17th from Bois de 
Cunel to Bois de Montfaucon and Sixtv-first went into Bois de 




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Winning the Boi.s dcs liappcs 159 

Beuge, west of Nantillois. A check of the Sixty-first on tlie 18th 
showed its casualties for the week past to l)e nearly a thousand. Ten 
officers and 132 enlisted men were killed. Thirty-seven officers and 
839 men were wounded. Only two comijanies were commanded hy 
the officers who took them into the fight. Two hattalion commanders 
were casualties: Major Rivet, killed, and Captain Glasgow, 
wounded — and only one hattalion adjutant remained. Accurate re- 
ports of the Sixtieth showed that 44 officers and 914 men were casu- 
alties. Twelve officers were killed and 32 were wounded. Of the 
enlisted men 94 were killed, .510 wounded and 310 missing. The 
bodies of many of the men reported missing were afterwards dis- 
covered in policing the area. There was no accurate check on the 
prisoners the brigade had taken, because many had been turned over 
to the Military Police of the Third Division, who held the support 
lines in rear of and on right of the brigade. 

Ill 

October 17th was spent in solidifying the front. A battalion of 
the Seventh Infantry was relieved in the eastern edge of Bois de la 
Pultiere and firm liaison was establislied with the Third Division. 
The front was the same as estaljlislied on the l.jtli — along the northern 
border of Pultiere, over Hills 271 and 2(30 and along the ridge to 
Romagne, where connection was made with the Thirty-second Divi- 
sion. Here Company D of the Engineers, Captain .Joseph Laracy, 
commanding, had constructed a bridge across tlie Andon on the Kith. 
The town and bridge site were in full view of the enemy on his domi- 
nating heights, and the construction was carried out under the now 
customary shell storm. Material was removed from neighboring 
buildings, carried piece by piece to the stream and ])uilt into a solid 
wagon bridge by men unmindful of shells bursting everywhere. The 
work was entirely that of the Seventh Engineers. In addition the 
Engineers were laying out a system of defense and wiring in our 
lines. A line of resistance on either side of the Cunel-Xantillois road 
was completely wired on the night of the Ifith and the next night the 
outpost system was solidly strung. That day the Eleventh Infantry 
had completed the mopping up of Bois de la Pultiere, taking eighteen 
prisoners in the hunt from bush to bush and tree to tree. 

Reports from the Thirty-second Division were that tliey had 
advanced in Bois de Bantheville iniopposed and liad found no Boche 
in the neighborhood of Bantheville. Patrols sent by Major Hodges 
down the Andon valley to enter and exploit the town, however, en- 



160 History of the Fifth Dividon 

countered very alert enemy machine <)uns in the .south end of the 
village. So oiu- artillery continued to l)oml)ard Bantheville and Bois 
des Rappes. The enemy's fire gradually diminished as our attacks 
suhsided. and it was noted that a large num])er of his shells were 
duds — failed to explode. 

Nevertheless the 17th day of October was a most important day 
for the Fifth Division, despite the (|uiet in the lines. The Com- 
mander-in-Chief of the American forces was exercising a close 
personal supervision of the operations from Meuse to Argonne and 
on that day sent to the Red Diamond a leader famous for his energy 
and initiative, well able to carry to a successful completion the mis- 
sion of the Division. General McMahon was relieved from command 
and assigned to the Forty-first Division. Succeeding him came 
Major General Hanson E. Ely from the Second Division. General 
Ely was a veteran in the A. E. F., having commanded with marked 
distinctioji the Twenty-eighth Infantry in that early period of the 
First Division's trench fighting "nfirthwest of Toul" and later in the 
operations west of Montdidier and in the crucial battle of Cantigny. 
At St. INIihiel. Soissons and Blanc Mont Massif he bad commanded 
the Third Brigade of the Second Division. General Ely knew well 
the strategy of the warfare being waged against the stubbornly with- 
draM'ing Germans; he knew the capability of men and, best of all, he 
had the power of co-ordinating his forces and using them where action 
meant victory. 

The morning of the 18th dawned clear. American airplanes 
scouted the lines and effectively kept enemy avions away. Efforts to 
take Bois des Rappes were renewed, but without a direct attack. 
General Ely gave instructions that all ground to the front reached 
by patrols would be held, with the aid of reinforcements, if necessary, 
sent to esta])lish the line. Reconnoitering parties were pushed up to 
the hostile lines, but every effort to infiltrate was checked. The 
patrols dug in at the edge of Bois des Rappes, subjected to enfilading 
fire from Clairs Chenes. The enemy was securely organized in the 
two woods and his flanks could not be tiu'ned. Heavy fire by our 
artillery did nothing to loosen the Roche's hold on the woods and the 
Eleventh hammered in vain against the strongholds. 

Reports came again from the Thirty-second on om- left that their 
troops had occu])ied Bois de Bantheville and that their ])atrols had 
gone a]nK)st into Bantheville and found the town empty of Crermans. 
Our patrols, eager to bring up the lines to Bantheville as soon as pos- 
sible, ventured all through the Andon valley, clear to the Bois de 
Bantheville. a kilometer west of the stream. The Sixth met the en- 



Winniny the Bois des Ruppea 161 

emv's machine gun resistance in Bantheville, and further found that 
the troops of the Thirty-second Division had not been able to clean up 
the eastern and northern portions of Bois de Bantheville. Their 
jjatrols had been driven in and they were not holding north of Bois 
de Chauvignon. One of jNIajor Hodges' patrols dug in at a point 
three hundred meters south of Bantheville. Another established it- 
self on the hill a kilometer southwest of the village, while a third 
located itself on the slope six or seven hundred meters southeast of 
the town. General Malone's plan to send Lieutenant Ilartman's 
battalion west into Bois de Bantheville to attack the town from the 
west could not be carried out until the Thirty-second made good their 
advance, but our patrols kept Bantheville under close surveillance and 
bridged that gap in the valley of the Andon. The activity of our 
patrols continued throughout the 19th, but no appreciable gains 
were made. One nervy pati-ol crept down the Andon clear to Banthe- 
ville and entrenched in the southern outskirts of the village. Patrols 
were unable to penetrate Bois des Rappes nor could they accomj)lish 
gains in the open fields between that woods and Bantheville, where 
the sunken road to Cunel sheltered many of the enemy's guns. The 
enemy shelled all oin- areas intermittently, killing Second Lieutenant 
Jens. H. Frostholm of the Fourteenth ^Machine Gun Battalion. 

The failure of our small combat groups to penetrate Bois des 
Rappes on the 18th and again on the 19th proved that only a direct 
attack could be successful in wresting the woods from the Hun. Svich 
an assault was planned for the "iOth. The artillery of the Fourth 
Division, which had l)een withdrawn from the Corps sector, was 
turned over to the Fifth Division for the operation. Effective sup- 
port of infantry by artillery was insured, for the Division Commander 
directed that all requests for artillery support by General ]\Ialone 
be granted without question. Hereafter all calls of the Tenth Bri- 
gade for artillery support would be answered promptly. The French 
batteries moved forward to better positions. The clouds that had 
rendered visibility poor all day thickened and it began raining again 
in the evening. All our troops that had dug in on the edges of Bois 
des Rappes were stealthily withdrawn under cover of darkness to 
permit our artillery to smash completely the Boche defenses in the 
southern part of the wood. The third battalion of the Eleventh, 
under Major Birmingham, occupied the jumping-off line. 

Fifteen minutes' concentration of high-explosive from every 
gun of the Fourth and l.j.jth Artillery Brigades covered the woods 
and then suddenly lifted as the doughboys charged the enemy. Three 
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moppers-up. The Third Division was attacking C'lairs Chencs at 
the same instant. The assault struck hard hut the lioche had em- 
ployed his three days' possession of the wood well; he was fixed there. 
Only incli hy inch, as it were, did Major Birmingham's men crowil 
the enemy hack. The left and center entered the forest and passed 
the rifle-pits they had held the day before, but the right could not 
penetrate at all. The Third Division was cleaning up C'lairs Chenes 
and reached its northern extremity on the east, although the western 
edges still hekl out. Fire from hidden machine gims in a gully be- 
tween the two woods covered the whole area and prevented advance 
in eastern Rajjpes and western Clairs Chenes. Prisoners reported 
that there was a i-egiment in each area, witli a third regiment in 
reserve at Aincreville. ^Vll the German companies were heavily 
armed with machine guns. 

As on the 1.5th, the heavy growth of trees reduced the effective- 
ness of our barrage. Major Muncaster, who had moved his reserve 
battalion up to Bois de la Pultiere, pushed his forces up to add 
weight to iSIajor Birmingham's thrust, but the Germans, still superior 
in numbers, held their lines impregnably against our s])ent troops. 
Even the 2)resence of the first battalion under Captain Harris, who 
had succeeded Major Mahin, failed to improve the situation. The 
regiment reached a northwest horn of the woods and held a line about 
two hundred meters inside the l)order of the wood. About o'clock 
in the evening the efforts to advance were discontinued, the troops 
dug in for the night and prepared to strike again on the morrow. 
Two more officers of the Eleventh, First Lieutenant Northfleet S. 
Smith and Second Fieutcnant Patrick J. Cummings, had lost their 
lives. The Third Divison had finally succeeded in clearing all except 
the western fringes of Clairs Chenes, while to the left of the Fifth 
Division the Eighty-ninth had relieved the Thirty-second and had 
spent the entire day sti'uggling to clean out Bois de Bantheville. 

Six days of fighting had failed to concjuer Bois des Rappes. 
Direct attacks as well as infiltration by patrols had not succeeded. 
It was evident that only a surprise attack could force the enemy to 
give up the place. Major Muncaster took command of the P^leventh 
on the 21st, as Colonel Bennet had received his promotion to Briga- 
dier General, and Lieutenant Colonel Binford had been evacuated to 
the hospital. Major Muncaster was familiar with all the lioche 
strong points in the woods and knew the situation intimately. He 
took charge of a surprise attack, to be launched squai-ely to the front. 
Fortunately the rolling kitchens reached Pultiere the night of the 
20tli, and the first hot food in a week revived and stinmlated the men 



161 History of the Fiftli Division 

wonderfully. After their chow the men of ^Nlajor Muncaster's and 
Captain Harris' hattalions were stealthily filtered up to the attaek 
line, all massed well within that zone that hostile hai-rages had been 
2)ounding for days. 

There was only five minutes' artillery prejiaration. The 75's 
shelled the front lines while the heavies honiharded the second and 
third positions. At 11:30 a. m. the assault plunged forward and 
literally overwhelmed the Germans in the front lines. The surprise 
was a success. The rolling barrage by the light artillery swept the 
area and stood at the northern edge of the wood. The Eoche gave 
up in the hand-to-hand fighting. INIachine gun fire almost subsided. 
A company on the left advanced over the ridge west of Rappes and 
took the trenches on the west slope, whence the enemy had so long 
held up the lines on Hill 271. By 2 o'clock the woods were practically 
cleared and 175 prisoners had been taken. They represented two new 
divisions that had come to oppose us since the fighting on the 14th- 
loth. Three jjlatoons of the Seventh Engineers under command of 
First Ivieutenant ^Morgan B. McDernn)tt had accomjianied the as- 
sault with w ire and stakes and the organization of the hard-won wood 
was begun at once. In his work Lieutenant INIcDermott was mortally 
wounded by machine-gun fire and died two days later. The signal 
men had carried their telephones with the assaulting infantry. The 
very last reel of wire was jjut in the line and the field phone was on 
the end of it 300 meters from the farthest outpost when the day Avas 
won. 

As had been expected, the enemy displayed his intention to 
counterattack immediately. The Boche who had escaped to Aincre- 
ville were forming with their reserves. But General ]\Ialone had 
anticipated even the place of the enemy's formation and the route of 
his approach, and the artillery had its data all prepared for C. O. P. 
fire on those areas. At 6:20 p. :m. the runner from the outpost of the 
Eleventh carried to the phone the message that the counterattack 
was advancing. At 6:23 shells were dropping on Aincreville and 
the valley northeast of Rappes. The Germans were disorganized. 
Another message from the front, "Recpiest you shift artillery fire 
.500 meters to the east," was answered in three and a half miruites. 
The fire was transported and struck the achancing gray lines 
squarely. Rifle and machine gun completed the shattering of the 
counterattack. The enemy was routed. He retreated in confusion 
leaving us moi-f; prisoners. Bois des Rappes was won for good and 
solid contact was made with the Third Division on northern Clairs 
Chenes. The Eleventh Infantrv had that dav lost its twelfth officer 



Winning the Bois ties Rappes 165 

killed by the enemy since October 13th — First Lieutenant Percival 
C. Jones. 

^Vitll Bois (les Rappes taken the conquest of Bantlieville and 
Grande Carre Fernie became a comparatively simple problem. The 
Eighty-ninth Division had taken Eois de Bantlieville; so that the 
town in the vallej' could not hold out against concerted attacks from 
the heights on east and west. General ]Malone was prepared to finish 
up the original task of the Fifth Division in short order. AVliile the 
combat in the woods was still raging, a strong patrol from the Sixth 
Infantry had advanced directly to take Bantlieville and continue on 
north and east, but could not go l)eyond the edge of the town on 
account of the superior forces of infantry and machine guns there. 
Bantlieville had been incorporated as an outpost of the Freya Stel- 
lung, which the Boche had developed along the line of heights from 
Grande Cai-re Ferme eastward above the Andon Rau. 

General Malone secured permission from the Eighty-ninth to 
send his troops through that thvision's territory to attack Banthe- 
ville from the west. Our artillery moved forward to advantageous 
positions close up. The Ele\'enth in Bois des Rappes was ready and 
guides from the Eighty-ninth had arrived to conduct the troops of 
the Sixth Infantry to Bois de Bantlieville. when word came that the 
Ninetieth Division would relieve the Fifth immediately. The attack 
had to be called off. Six hours more would certainly have seen the 
conquest of Bantlieville by our pincer-attack from west and east. 
But the units of the Xinetieth were arriving and the Tenth Brigade 
turned over its lines without incident, sadly depleted by eight days 
of constant combat. Casualties of the Tenth Brigade were over two 
thousand. The Eleventh had suffered more than any other regiment, 
first in its open positions on Hills 2G0 and 271, and then in Bois des 
Rappes. Its losses Avere 12 officers and 210 enlisted men killed and 
952 men wounded. One hundred and fifteen officers had entered the 
fight with the Eleventh; scarce more than a score remained miinjured 
when relief came; the Sixth had lost G officers and 130 men killed 
and 31 officers and 49.5 men wounded. Command of the sector passed 
to the Commanding General of the Ninetieth Division at 8 A. m. of 
the 22nd of Octolier, and the Sixth and Eleventh withdrcAV to the 
zone south of ]Moiitfaucon. The 1.3.>th Field Artillery Brigade re- 
mained in jKjsition and was attached to the relieving division. 

IV 

Eleven days of the fiercest fighting the Fifth had ever seen had 
won back eight square kilometers of French soil. After our jjatrols 



166 Hisluri) uf the Fifth Division 

had entered Cunel on the liJtli, it was the attaek of the Ninth Brigade 
on the 1-lth that eonqiiered the town and made it permanently ours. 
It was only with the aid of our Engineers that the division on our left 
had taken Roniagne. After the eonquest of Bois de la Pultiere, the 
Bois des Happes had heen won hy the Eleventh Infantry against 
most determined resistanee, as lieree as any ever met hy American 
troops — netting the Division a gain of three kilometers. Over the 
open ground west of the woods the advance had been only about two 
kilometers, but just as the Division was relieved the way had been 
opened up for the march on Bantheville and the heights beyond. 
Foin- hundred and seventy-two prisoners, including six officers, had 
been captured, while at least that many more Boches had been killed. 
One-pounders and machine guns had been Avon only after their crews 
had l)een exterminated. 

The intensity of the lighting is graphically recorded in the diary 
of a German officer captured: 

"On (October 14th, we were again sent forward, entering the 
I'roiit line in the evening. The Americans attacked the sector of the 
3.51st I. ]{. but were temporarily repulsed. We suffered consider- 
able losses. 

"On Octol)er 15th, the Americans are still in possession of the 
Bois des Happes and for the present nothing can be done. 

"On October Kitli, tlie lOGth Reserve Regiment tried in vain to 
dislodge the Amei-icans. In the afternoon our positions in the woods 
were very heavily shelled. I was almost buried alive. In the after- 
noon our company in conjunction with the Second and Third Com- 
panies reconnoitered the Bois des Rajjpes. There were no traces of 
occupation. 

"On October 17th our orders to withdraw were postponed. Dur- 
ing the night our rear areas were heavily shelled, but the front lines 
were undisturbed. 

"October 18th was one of my worst days in the war. Beginning 
at noon a barrage which I could not have imagined more intense was 
laid down on our position. Lt. Hoffman fell ten paces to my left. 
Many otlier casualties resulted. 'Further with God.' 

"Octo])er 19th, my company was ordered to move farther west 
and we were forced to leave our newly constructed dugout. On our 
left the enemy continued his harassing fire." 

Thus the enemy testifies to the hard attack of the 14th, the pene- 
tration of Bois des Rappes by the men of the Ninth Brigade and their 
courageous stand there, the fortification of the woods after om- un- 
fortunate withdrawal and the severe punishment that our artillery 



Winning tlic Bois des Rappes 167 

gave to the forces that manned the wood. Bois des Rappes Avas 
turned into a glorious victory, after a withdrawal due to misunder- 
standing of circumstances, and General Liggett, commanding the 
First Army, expressed through the Corps Commander his praise: 

"The Army Commander directs that you convey to the Com- 
manding General, officers and men of the Fifth Division his appre- 
ciation of their persistency and success in improving the line held by 
this Division by clearing the Bois des Rappes of the enemy." 

To this General Hines had added his thanks. "The difficulties 
under which the Third Corps has labored to improve its position 
have been numerous and great and the part the Fifth Division took 
in establishing the present advantageous position of this Corps is 
deeply appreciated by the Corps Commander, and he adds his con- 
gratulations to those of the Commanding General of the Army 
for the vigorous and untiring efforts of the personnel thereof, whose 
resolution and fortitude are worthy of the best traditions of the 
American Army." 

General Ely commended the Eleventh Infantry in a letter to 
General Malone, commanding the Tenth Brigade, as follows: 

"After two attacks on the ]5ois des Rappes had failed, you were 
instructed that the wood must be taken. You chose for this duty part 
of the Eleventh Infantry under JVIajor Muncaster. They took the 
wood; the losses were comparatively light and the number of prison- 
ers was com{)arativeh' large. 

"The Division Commander desires to highly commend the valor 
and tenacity of purpose of the officers and men engaged. He fully 
appreciates the difficulties under which the Eleventh Infantry labored 
— a large percentage of replacements, the great paucity of officers, 
due to losses recently sustained, the weariness of the men due to many 
days and nights of fighting under heavy shell and machine-gun fire. 
In spite of all drawbacks, the wood was taken in a brilliant charge; 
was organized and held against the enemy's counterattack. The 
Division Commander exjiresses his high appreciation of the patriot- 
ism and valor which were exhibited by these troops, extends his con- 
gratulations to all officers and men engaged, and desires that this be 
published to the troops." 

One officer had won that honor hardest in the world to gain, the 
Congressional Medal of Honor. Seventeen officers and fifty-two 
enlisted men were awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for spe- 
cial acts of bravery and gallantry, while a score of officers and a hun- 
dred and fifty men were cited in Division General Orders. The 
casualty list, which is ever the barometer that indicates the fierceness 




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of the battle, read 4, 449, over 20 per eeut. of the Division. Fifty-one 
officers and 728 men had given their hves; l(i8 officers and .'i,.j()4 men 
were wounded; two officers and 27.> men weie missing" only seven 
were known to be captured. The Division v as sorely in need of rest. 
Durinff those eleven davs men and officers alike had existed under 
the most trying and wearing conditions. 'J'hroughout almost all the 
jjeriod there had been rain, which kept clothing wet and rendered 
the battlefields "seas of nmd." The chill of autumn was in the air 
and the warmth of a fire was never possible in the open under the 
observation of the enemy. x\- shelter tent stretched over a shell-hole 
half filled with water was all the protection that could be had against 
both artillery and weather. Food reached the front lines cold and in 
insufficient quantities. It was not till almost the end of the opera- 
tions that the kitchens could be brought n\} far enough to pro\'ide hot 
meals. AVater was very scarce and often contaminated. The am- 
bulance dressing stations at Ferme de la ^Madeline, Xantillois and 
Septsarges had provided hot food and drink for thousands of men 
daily, yet that was only a drop in the bucket. Practically every 
officer and man was suffering from diarrhea and exposure. A thou- 
sand sick patients, in addition to the wounded, were cared for by the 
Triage Hosijital at Bethincourt dining the action. And even back 
here, in the shadows of Dead Man's Hill, there was no peace, for by 
night there were visits from the buzzing (German planes and bombing, 
and by day the observers east of the Meusc could see the activities of 
our rearmost echelons and direct their heavy guns on every point. 

Thus, when the troops moved back to the Montfaucon-Malan- 
court areas after relief on the night of October 21st-22d, they were 
still under fire. No better shelter was available than on the battle- 
fields. Sleep came to men lying on damp ground only because they 
were utterly exhausted. Hot food in plentiful quantities helped in- 
crease the morale a great deal, however, and new clothes made the 
"cootie" feeling less noticeable. About 3,000 replacements were 
received on the 24th. Most of these rookies were untrained, many 
having been in the service only six weeks or a couj)le of months. At- 
tempts were made to give them hasty instruction in the use of rifle 
and machine gun, but the time was too short. The Seventh En- 
gineers, after fighting as infantry, building bridges and organizing 
positions, were called upon to act as Corps troops in road construc- 
tion during this period of "rest" and reorganization. They received 
no replacements to fill up the losses they had sustained. 



170 



History of the Fifth Division 

ENLISTED MEN KILLED IN ACTION 
FIRST PHASE MEUSE-ARGONNE OPERATION 



SIXTIETH INFANTRY 



Pvt. Joseph Haas, M. G. Co. 

Pvt. Ben C. Roberts, M. G. Co. 
•Pvt. Samuel Smith, M. G. Co. 
♦Pvt. Henry G. Taylor, M. G. Co. 
*OrcI. Sgt. Allen W. Saussaman, Sup. Co. 
•Pfc. Samuel W. GacUly, Med. Det. 

Pfc. George C. Hammond, Med. Det. 

Pfc. Vannie Stewart, Med, Det. 

Pvt. Lawrence A. Handel, Co. A. 

Pvt. Roy W. Benjamin, Co. A. 

Pvt. William R. Hart, Co. A. 
*Pvt. Jolm H. I.enon, Co. A. 

Pvt. Alexander Perelli, Co. A. 
•Pvt. John J. Rossiter, Co. A. 

Corp. Charles C. Cooch, Co. B. 

Pvt. Thomas E. Crayne, Co. B. 

Pvt. Henry M. Eades, Co. B. 

Pvt. Lawrence Harden, Co. H. 

Corp. Walter J. High, Co. B. 

Corp. Adam Hoffman, Co. B. 

Corp. Thomas Routt, Co. B. 

Pvt. Joseph Braumbeek, Co. C. 

Pvt. Michael Epstein, Co. C. 

Pvt. Michael Felmy, Co. C. 

Pvt. Andrew J. Furey, Co. C. 

Pvt. Quintom Gerbrick, Co. C. 

Pvt. Joseph Hartin, Co. C. 

Pvt. Fred G. Irons, Co. C. 

Pvt. James Kriz, Co. C. 

Pvt. James R. Laughlin, Co. C. 

Pvt. Simon P. Leroy, Co. C. 

Pvt. Jeremiah O'Brien, Co. C. 

Pvt. Theovate Venture, Co. C. 

Corp. Lewis O. Beck, Co. D. 

Pvt. Harold Cole, Co. D. 

Pvt. Maurice Collins, Co. D. 

Pvt. Jessie Coyer, Co. D. 

Corp. Ray B. Cropp, Co. D. 

Pfc. Henry Gallant, Co. D. 

Corp. Martin Hansen, Co. D. 

Pvt. Frederick Kussmaul, Co. D. 

Sgt. Charles D. Lundy, Co. D. 

Pvt. Edward F. Morahan, Co. D 

Pvt. Benjamin Spitzer, Co. D. 

Pvt. Grover Tape, Co. D. 

Pvt. Henry R. Thebes, Co. D. 

Pvt. Raymond Woods, Co. D. 

Pvt. A.sher Brenner, Co. E. 

Pfc. Mike Datzko, Co. E. 

Corp. Andrew Early, Co. E. 

Pfc. James Evans, Co. E. 

Sgt. Jerry Featherstone, Co. E. 

Pfc. Samuel Harding, Co. E. 

(*) Died of wounds. 



Pvt. Tony L. Lewis, Co. E. 
•Pvt. Edward H. Lockhart, Co. E. 

Pvt. Raymond McCoy, Co. E. 
*Pvt. Jacar Marvonicolas, Co. E, 

Pvt. Sevastian Mast, Co. E. 

Corp. Aaron Neff, Co. E. 

Pvt. Frank Quiet, Co. E. 

Pvt. Bernie Stinebrook, Co. E. 

Sgt. John J. Carey, Co. F. 

Pfc. Gunthier Clevenger, Co. F. 

Mech. George D. Dreslin, Co. F. 

Pvt. Howard Drumheller, Co. F. 
•Pvt. Calvin Johnson, Co. F. 

Pfc. I>amcelots Olds, Co. F. 

Pvt. John Vannucci, Co. F. 

Pvt. Luigi Adams, Co. G. 

Pvt. Roscoe C. Atkins, Co. G. 

Pvt. George D. Britton, Co. G. 

Corp. Raymond P. Cuffrey, Co. G. 
. Pvt. William Dent, Co. G." 

Pvt. Antonio Di Leila, Co. G. 

Corp. John F. Dunn, Co. G. 

Corp. Frank H. Everitt, Co. G. 

Corj). Harvey R. McCrory. Co. G. 
•Pvt. James J. Mahoney, Co. G. 

Bug. Chester B. Stewart, Co. G. 

Corp. Joseph Stonage, Co. G. 
•Corp. John A. Buhse, Co. H. 

Pvt. Tony Convertito, Co. H. 
•Pvt. Charles K. Hosier, Co. H. 

Pvt. Roy O. Pollard, Co. H. 

Pvt. John Civitello, Co. I. 

Pfc. James Diodato, Co. I. 
•Pvt. Dezeria Duplessis, Co. I. 

Cor]i. Cieorge Fortus, Co. I. 

Pfc. Russel M. Kinncar, Co. I. 

Corp. A rick L. Lore, Co. I. 
•Pvt. R<ibert McLean, Co. I. 

Pvt. Rhen McShane, Co. I. 

Pvt. Frank D. Sayer, Co. I. 

Pvt. Walter T. Sharpe, Co. I. 

Pvt. William Shipp, Co. I. 

Pvt. Lewis Swick, Co. I. 

Pvt. Jancu Vasilc, Co. I. 

Pvt. John F. Fletcher, Co. K. 

Pvt. Lee W. Hainline, Co. K. 

Pvt. John P. Hand, Co. K. 
■ Pvt. Thomas P. Healy, Co. K. 

Mech. Edward J. Martin, Co. K. 

Pvt. Willie Patterson, Co. K. 

Pvt. Andrew J. Ponton, Co. K. 

Pvt. Charles Staucavoge, Co. K. 

Pvt. Joseph Stiro, Co. K. 



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Pvt. Harry A. Walzl. Co. K. 

Pvt. Robet C. Wilcox, Co. K. 
*Pvt. Isaac H. Apple, Co. M. 
*Pfc. Ovila Benier, Co. M. 

Pvt. Wilfred L. Binettc, Co. M. 

Pvt. Simon Cornell, Co. M. 
♦Pfc. Charley B. Hall, Co. M. 



*Corp. Amo.s Honchroff, Co. M. 
Pvt. Jo.sepli Manco, Co. M. 
Corp. Harold S. Marlowe, Co. M. 
Corp. Thomas Muldon, Co. M. 
Sfct. Severt .1. Nelson, Co. M. 
Pvt. John Pulcinno, Co. M. 
Sgt. Harold B. Smith, Co. M. 



SIXTY-FH^ST INFANTRY 



Corp. John A. Birts, M. G. Co. 

Pvt. Earl J. Collins, M. G. Co. 

Pvt. Archibald McKay, M. G. Co. 

Pvt. Christ L. Muench, M. G. Co. 

Pfc. Earl H. Oplinper, M. G. Co. 

Pvt. Carl J. Price, M. G. Co. 
•Pvt. Russell J. Tenadell, M. G. Co. 

Pvt. Joseph A. Goujon, Sup. Co. 

Pvt. Otis J. Bailey," Co. A. 
*Sgt. Howard Bradshaw, Co. A. 

Pvt. Verina Cainretta, Co. A. 

Pvt. John A. Cannon, Co. A. 

Sgt. WiUiam Cochran, Co. A. 

Pvt. Henry E. Erb, Co. A. 

Pvt. Wood A. Hicks, Co. A. 

Pvt. John Macky, Co. A. 

Pvt. Raymond Miller, Co. .\. 

Pvt. Louis Radloff, Co. A. 
*Pvt. Louis Rosa, Co. A. 
*Pvt. James P. Smith, Co. A. 

Pvt. Walter Szymanski, Co. A. 

Pvt. French Cerisano, Co. B. 
•Pvt. John W. noughcrty, Co. B. 
•Pvt. Herbert A. Fischer, Co. B. 

Pvt. Dayton Fleming, Co. B. 

Pvt. Joseph Harnois, Co. B. 

Pfc. Samuel R. Hoffman, Co. B. 
•Pfc. Joseph Margis, Co. B. 

Pvt. Orville Mitchell, Co. B. 

Corp. Bernhard Nelson, Co. B. 

Pfc. William Sydnor, Co. B. 

Pfc. Joseph S. Truman, Co. B. 

Pvt. Emil H. Hoffman, Co. C. 

Pvt. Kuznia Koval, Co. C. 

Corp. Claude C. Mullen, Co. C. 

Corp. William Mulraney, Co. C. 

Pfc. Egildo Romanclli, Co. C. 

Pfc. Stephen Trucik, Co. C. 

Pvt. Charles Bassett, Co. D. 

Pfc. Nicholas Checkaris, Co. D. 

Pvt. Virgil Cole, Co. D. 

Pvt. Harry Crossley, Co. D. 

Sgt. Clifton R. Faith, Co. n. 

Pvt. Frank McDonald, Co. D. 
•Pvt. Frank Morano, Co. D. 

Pvt. Nick Muflfa, Co. D. 

1st Sgt. Paul C. Rowan, Co. D. 

Pvt. Philip Barret, Co. E. 

(*) Died of wounds. 



Pfc. Theodole Chouinard, Co. E. 

Corp. Patrick Hall. Co. E. 
•Pvt. Stanley L. Ingram, Co. E. 
•Pvt. John Lessig, Co. E. 

Pvt. Lee McMullen, Co. E. 

Pvt. Alex Migdal.sky, Co. E. 

Pfc. Stanislaw Miller, Co. E. 

Pvt. Morris Rapjiarport, Co. E. 
•Pvt. Charlie Winn, Co. E. 

Corp. Earl Bridgeman, Co. F. 

Pvt. Hubert R. Firm, Co. F. 

Pvt. Patrick Flaherty, Co. F. 

Pvt. Carl Fleischer, Co. F. 

Pvt. Martin J. Glendon, Co. F. 

Pvt. Henry J. Keckhut, Co. F. 

Pvt. Friend L. Noltc, Co. F. 

Pvt. Boiigban Prince, Co. F. 

Pvt. Antonio Ricotta, Co. F. 

Pvt. John P. Archabold, Co. G. 

Pvt. William Beyer, Co. G. 
•Pvt. Cieorge B. Hirtzel, Co. G. 

Pvt. Richard Ives, Co. G. 

Pvt. ChrLst S. Spathis, Co. G. 

Pfc. James Valleriani, Co. G. 

Pvt. George F. Whitson, Co. G. 

Pvt. Andy O. Berg, Co. H. 

Corp. Victor H. Roger, Co. H. 

Corj). Lawrence N. I-und, Co. H. 
•Sgt. John W. Miller, Co. H. 

Pvt. Austin Snijies, Co. H. 

Pvt. Julian M. Southworth, Co. H. 

Pvt. Robert J. Barnes, Co. I. 

Pvt. Alassandro Cas.selli, Co. I. 

Pvt. Sostino Castrigiano, Co. I. 

Pvt. Albert S. Hunt, Co. I. 

Pvt. Virginia Kravitch, Co. I. 

Pvt. James T. McCabc, Co. I. 

Pvt. y\lbert H. McLaughlin, Co. I. 

Pvt. Jesse C. Ragsdale, Co. I. 
•Bug. Walter Savello, Co. I. 
•Pvt. Max Sherman, Co. I. 

1st Sgt. Edwin M. Stanton, Co. I. 

Corp. Charlie I. W. Watson, Co. I. 

Pvt. William F. Firth, Co. K. 

Pvt. James Madeen, Co. K. 
•Sgt. Louis Rose, Co. K. 

Pvt. Raymond W. Scott, Co. K. 

Corp. George Bernhardt, Co. L. 



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SIX I'Y I'lKSf IM' \SV\\\-(oiiliiiiic<l 



*Pvt. Uittu-rt V. Charles, Co. L. 

IM. Mont K. Combs, Co. I.. 

S{;t. .laiiits I'itzsiililxms, Co. L. 
•IM. iMMiik Miller, Co. I.. 

( iirp. l?eii Xovjik, Co. L. 

I'M. .losepli Heilley, Co. L. 
*l'vt. Jes.se Smith, Co. L. 

Corp. (lilliert C. Staples, Co. I., 

( .1)1. .Mm Vestal, Co. I,. 

IM. Hoy Webb, Co. L. 



Pvt. William K. Wcge, Co. L. 

Corp. l''()ril Wise, Co. I.. 

Pfc. Clareiiee Bocttner, Co. M. 

Pvt. .lohn Cheek, Co. M. 

Pvt. Morris Cohen, Co. M. 

Pvt. Herbert Eisenhart, Co. M. 
*Pfe. .lohn I.. Jaekson, Co. M. 

Sj!;t. Charles Lewis, Co. M. 

Corp. Thomas G. MeCaiiley, Co. M. 
*Corp. Harry Newman, Co. M. 



Corp. Otio B. Zanelti. Co. M. 



Pfc. William Amrhein, Co. 
Sgt. Joseph Xavara, Co. H. 
Pvt. William Smith, Co. U 
Pvt. Peter Coft'olis, Co. C. 



FOlfUTEEXTH MACHINE GUN B.VTTAl.ION 



Spt. .Toseph H. Harper, Co. C. 
Pfc. Mathew Smith, Co. C. 
S}rt. John J. Jureiek, Co. D. 
Pvt. George M. McLaughlin, Co. D. 
Pvt. James Salle, Co. D. 



SIXTH INIWNTHV 



Corp. Early Bry.mt. M. G. Co. 
Sgt. William K.' DriseoU, M. G. Co. 
Pvt. Joseph J. Shanee. M. G. Co. 
Pvt. John A. MeCiough, Med. Det. 
Pvt. Edward L. Carroll, Co. A. 
Corj). Benjamin H. Morris, Co. A. 
•Pvt. John L. Chadwick, Co. B. 
Corp. Willi.ini H. Hammie, Co. B. 
Pfe. Karl W . llurr. Co. B. 
Corj). James .\. Ingle, Co. B. 
Pfe. Chester Ueed, Co. B. 
Pvt. M. .\ngelo Vagafonia, Co. B. 
Pvt. Artlmr M. Welch. Co. B. 
Pvt. Lester Woods, Co. B. 
Pvt. Doy L. Brannon, Co. C. 
Pfc. Uifey L. Davis, Co. C. 
Pvt. Gladus Gerstout, Co. C. 
Pvt. William Landers, Co. C. 
Sgt. I-'erdinando P. Meyer, Co. C. 
Pfe. John M. Steinbock, Co. C. 
Corp. Grovcr C. Wells, Co. C. 
Pvt. James A. Devanie, Co. V). 
Corp. John R. Moss, Co. D. 
Pfc. Molic Parmhy, Co. D. 
IM. Jiibn E. Simons, Co. 1). 
Bug. Theodore Troullos, Co. I). 
Corp. Jesse R. Warren, Co. D. 
Pfc. James L. Wylie, Co. D. 
Pvt. Arthur Cook, Co. E. 
Pvt. Joseph C. Davis, Co. E. 
•Pfe. Albert H. Girard, Co. E. 
♦Corp. .\rtluir J. Hinds, Co. E. 
Pvt. Christopher Hutchinson, Co. E. 
Pvt. Henry W. Justis, Co. E. 
Pvt. Benjamin Kidd, Co. E. 
Pvt. Walter E. Kopcxynsky, Co. E. 

(*) Died of wounds. 



Pvt. Leslie R. I.ovan, Co. E. 
Pvt. Lonie ^'. Marler. Co. E. 
Pvt. Floyd E. Mooncyham, Co. E. 
Pvt. Alexander Quear. Co. E. 
Pvt. Percy H. Samples, Co. E. 
Pvt. Richard Wright, Co. E. 
Pvt. Ancc Evans, Co. F. 
Pvt. Cordus E. Gainblin, Co. F. 
Pvt. Rigcria Moseardello, Co. F. 
Corp. James H. Pergram, Co. F. 
Pvt. Otis Sharp, Co. F. 
Pvt. Horace C. Anderson, Co. G. 
Pvt. Peter Cines, Co. G. 
Sgt. Mathey Conway, Co. G. 
•Pvt. Saffron Garmolinsky, Co. G. 
Pvt. John Gratinik, Co. G. 
Mech. Jacob A. Green, Co. G. 
Pvt. Isadore ,Tacoh.sen, Co. G. 
Pvt. Raymond Langley, Co. G. 
Pvt. Louis J. Lavette. Co. G. 
I'vt. Thomas B. Moore, Co. G. 
Sgt. John H. Oldham, Co. G. 
Pvt. Renzy R. Simpson, Co. G. 
•Pvt. Clarence A. Sipple, Co. G. 
Bug. Nick Taggio. Co. G. 
Pvt. James W. Wilson, Co. G. 
Pvt. Parker A. Ashby, Co. H. 
Pvt. Gordon M. Barrett, Co. H. 
Pvt. George Bcvans, Co. H. 
Pvt. Virgil Bowden, Co. H. 
Pvt. Campbell S. Brown, Co. H. 
Pf<>. John W. Darnell, Co. H. 
Mech. Joaquin Fernandes, Co. H. 
•Pvt. Finio Gaetana, Co. H. 
Pvt. John J. Graham, Co. H. 
Pvt. Lawrence E. Jones, Co. H. 



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SIXTH IXFANTRV— Con<;n»f(/ 



Pvt. Jordan Klopc, Co. H. 
Pvt. Phillip Manning, Co. H. 
Corp. Harry M. Ray, Co. H. 
Corp. Anderson Tucker, Co. H. 
Pvt. Henry Webster, Co. H. 
♦Pvt. Richard Bell, Co. I. 
Pvt. Irving \. Bent, Co. I. 
Mech. Henry E. Cattey, Co. I. 
Pvt. John R. Caddie, Co. I. 
Pvt. Edd I.. Gray, Co. I. 
Pvt. Everett F. Harrell, Co. I. 
Pvt. Pasqiiale Russo, Co. I. 
Pfc. John Tolkun, Co. I. 
Pvt. Oscar White, Co. I. 
Pvt. Osa Arrasmith, Co. K. 
Pvt. Elzie Budd, Co. K. 
Sgt. Bernie Daniels, Co. K. 
Pfc. Sherman Douglas, Co. K. 
Pvt. James C. Durall, Co. K. 
Pvt. Corbie Ellington, Co. K. 
Corp. Emil F. Epple, Co. K. 
Pvt. I-uther Gabbard, Co. K. 
Pfc. Lee A. Garritson, Co. K. 
Pvt. Allen Hinie, Co. K. 



Pvt. John Jasonis, Co. K. 

Pvt. Merle E. Jones, Co. K. 

Pvt. George Lewis, Co. K. 

Pvt. Amedeo Righi, Co. K. 

Pvt. John Ross, Co. K. 

Pvt. Robert S. Courtney, Co. L. 
*Pvt. Harvey D. Schrock, Co. L. 

Pvt. William L. Spence, Co. L. 

Pvt. Olin D. Stuart, Co. L. 

Pvt. John WofiFord, Co. L. 
*Pvt. Henrv Boling, Co. M. 

Pvt. Floyd C. Cabe, Co. M. 

Pvt. Octave Fontanot, Co. M. 

Pvt. William Jordan, Co. M. 

Pvt. Henry Lee, Co. M. 

Pfc. Cecil McVey, Co. M. 
*Pvt. Ed. Marler, Co. M. 

Corp. Anson J. Park, Co. M. 

Pvt. Rudolph Peterson, Co. M. 

Sgt. Albert Thomas, Co. M. 

Pvt. Tilinan Voyles, Co. M. 

Pfc. Miirison White, Co. M. 

Pfc. Fulton Whitworth, Co. M. 

Pvt. Lester Wood, Co. M. 



ELEVENTH INFANTKV 



Pvt. Henry F. Bushawn, \\(\. Co. 
*Pfc. Rudolph Vales, H.(. Co. 

Pfc. William Adamski, M. G. Co. 

Pfc. Mortimer M. Austin, M. G. Co. 

Pfc. Ollie N. Besgrove, M. G. Co. 

Pvt. John W. Carr, M. G. Co. 

Pvt. Daniel Hefferfinger, M. G. Co. 
♦Pvt. Samuel Lang, M. G. Co. 

Sgt. Jake McNair, M. G. Co. 

Pfc. Michael H. Michael, M. G. Co. 

Corp. Ohm F. Small, M. G. Co. 

Corp. Arless Thomas, M. G. Co. 

Wag. Henry Baker, Sup. Co. • 

Pvt. Isodian .\rgrios, Co. A. 
♦Corp. Fenton G. .Atkinson, Co. A. 
♦Pvt. William Bruce, Co. A. 

Pvt. Fred Cawood, Co. -\. 
♦Pvt. Luici Destafano, Co. A. 

Pvt. Elisha Doan, Co. A. 

Pvt. Samuel Grossman, Co. A. 

Pvt. Fred .\. Humphrey. Co. A. 

Pvt. William Kain, Co. A. 

Corp. William Kelynack, Co. A. 

Pvt. Joe Martino, Co. A. 

Corp. James Mercer, Co. .\. 

Pvt. Antonio Miazga, Co. A. 
♦Corp. Homer W. Moore, Co. ,\. 

Pfc. Jo.seph Newl)auer, Co. A. 

Sgt. Ralph W. Talbot, Co. A. 

Pvt. Frank Bailey, Co. B. 

Pvt. Raymond E." Bell, Co. B. 

(♦) Died of wounds. 



Pvt. Claude Bellittini, Co. B. 

Pvt. .Angello Bufano, Co. B. 

Pvt. Elder Chaney, Co. B. 

Pvt. Meyer Cooper, Co. B. 

Pvt. Thomas Degnan, Co. B. 

Pvt. Benjamin Ginder, Co. B. 

Pvt. Henry GuUey, Co. B. 
♦Pvt. Jesse" Miles, Co. B. 

Pvt. George F. Northing, Co. B. 
♦Pvt. Charles 0.sborne, Co. B. 

Pvt. Andrew Sekerak, Co. B. 
♦Corp. Thomas W. Bibb, Co. C. 
♦Pvt. Charley A. Cook, Co. C. 

Pvt. Jesse Brown Cumming, Co. C. 

Bug. Paul Diorio, Co. C. 
♦Pfc. Fred Groner, Co. C. 

Pvt. Andrew Kaval, Co. C. 

Corp. .Andrew Kiryczneski, Co. C. 

Pvt. A rchic B. Pierce, Co. C. 

Corp. Herbert O. Rhodes, Co. C. 

Pvt. Leo. C. Smith, Co. C. 

Corp. Frank A. Styler, Co. C. 

Pvt. Walter Wise, Co. C. 

Pvt. Clay R. Brown, Co. D. 

Pfc. Hiliie Bussard, Co. D. 

Pvt. George E. Everett, Co. D. 

Pfc. Claude McDowell, Co. D. 
♦Pvt. Joseph Pacovsky, Co. D. 
♦Pfc. Frank Phillips, Co. D. 

Pvt. Henry J. Pitzenberger, Co. D. 

Corp. Frank Reed, Co. D. 



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ELEVENTH INF A'STliY— Continued 



Corp. Vincent Skarinski, Co. D. 

Corp. Steven J. Skinner, Co. D. 

Sgt. Frederick A. Tessmer, Co. D. 

Pvt. John C. Boyer, Co. E. 
♦Pvt. William Caiilder, Co. E. 

Pvt. Lewis S. Fields. Co. E. 

Pvt. James Gaddy, Co. E. 

Pvt. Charley Garrison, Co. E. 

Pvt. William T. Harness, Co. E. 

Pvt. Hallis Hihbets, Co. E. 

Pvt. Howard H. Hillman, Co. E. 

Pvt. Augustus R. Johnson, Co. E. 

Pvt. Frank Kolsoliko, Co. E. 

Pvt. Arthur Lee, Co. E. 

Corp. Benjamin Newlon, Co. E. 

Pvt. Edward Shea, Co. E. 

Pvt. Raymond Shijiley, Co. E. 

Sgt. Aloysious A. Delaney, Co. F. 
*Pvt. Stephen Epp, Co. F. 

Pvt. Frank R. Johnson, Co. F. 
♦Pvt. Shelby Johnson, Co. F. 
*Pvt. Louis Kasza, Co. F. 

Pvt. Joseph Katz, Co. F. 

Corp. Edward F. Kuskin, Co. F. 
*Pvt. Victor Leibcnsperper, Co. F. 

Pvt. Charlie Mitchell, Co. F. 

Pvt. Thomas N. Norton, Co. F. 

Pvt. Harry Reid, Co. F. 

Sgt. Arthur Rodgers, Co. F. 

Pvt. John E. Romire, Co. F. 

Corp. John Rowley, Co. F. 

Corp. Russell C. Warner, Co. F. 
•Pvt. William Willenbrink, Co. F. 

Pvt. Warner Yerger, Co. F. 

Pvt. John Zilinski, Co. F. 

Pfc. Ellis D. Adams, Co. G. 

Pvt. Harry M. Becker, Co. G. 

Sgt. Edward J. Cohen, Co. G. 

Pvt. Charles A. Lacey, Co. G. 

Pfc. Ray Listen, Co. G. 
*Pvt. Robert L. Mawyer, Co. G. 

Pvt. Paola Monacco, Co. G. 

Pfc. John Nabocik, Co. G. 
*Pvt. Bert Ray, Co. G. 

Pvt. William H. Weigle, Co. G. 
*Pvt. Levator Allen, Co. H. 

Pvt. Joseph Babst, Co. H. 

Pvt. Oliver E. Baskey, Co. H. 

Pvt. Ray Guillian, Co. H. 

Pvt. James A. Hammers, Co. H. 

Pvt. Albert E. Jarvis, Co. H. 

Corp. Fred Krauss, Co. H. 

Sgt. Ezra McEntire, Co. H. 

Pvt. John Mandilakis, Co. H. 

Pvt. William Murphy, Co. H. 

Pfc. Douglas Penland, Co. H. 
Pvt. Howard Runions, Co. H. 
Pvt. Christensen Snyder, Co. H. 

(*) Died of wounds. 



Pvt. Leonard Trent. Co. H. 

Pvt. Leland Wekher, Co. H. 

Corp. Jessie N. Arnold, Co. I. 

Pvt. Clarence E. Baker, Co. I. 

Pfc. John R. Barr, Co. I. 

Pvt. .Toe Bernowski, Co. I. 

Pfc. Harry C. Harr, Co. I. 
*Pvt. Comadore Hinson, Co. L 

Pvt. Tom John, Co. L 

Pfc. Benedyk Koniipka. Co. I. 

Pfc. John H. Lucas, Co. L 

Corp. John W. McDade, Co. I. 

Pfc. Joseph Nadler, Co. 1. 

Sgt. Charles N. Nolan, Co. L 
*Pfc. Allen Nunemaker, Co. I. 

Pvt. Joseph Phillo, Co. L 

Pvt. Austin Schuler, Co. L 
*Pvt. Harry C. Schwerer, Co. L 

Sgt. Fred N. Searlcs, Co. L 

Corp. Walter E. Sheridan. Co. L 

Pfc. Walter H. Storl, Co. L 

Pvt. Peter D. Street, Co. I. 

Pvt. George D. AnderMin. Co. K. 

Pvt. Melton J. Archiliald, Co. K. 

Pfc. James M. Beason, Co. K. 

Pfc. Orville Daugherty, Co. K. 
*Corp. Joseph C. Free.se. Co. K. 

Pvt. Harrison L. Fugett, Co. K. 

Pfc. Carl Gordon, Co. K. 

Pvt. Henry D. Keffer, Co. K. 

Pfc. Claude L. Kimsey, Co. K. 
*Pvt. Fred L. Lewis, Co. K. 

Pfc. William IJtchenwaller, Co. K. 

Pvt. Harvey Miller. Co. K. 

Pfc. Robert Nardi, Co. K. 
*Sgt. Alex Novack. Co. K. 
♦Pvt. Albert Parsons, Co. K. 
♦Pfc. Frank Seeberger, Co. K. 

Pvt. Victor A. Smith, Co. K. 

Pvt. George S. Thompson, Co. K. 
♦Sgt. Joseph Walker, Co. K. 

Pfc. Charlie Winn, Co. K. 

Pfc. Edward B. Baker, Co. L. 

Corp. Elmer H. Brown, Co. L. 
*Pvt. George W. Dickey, Co. L. 

Pvt. Sahantine Dominio, Co. L. 

Pvt. William Edwards, Co. L. 

Pvt. Ray E. Henderson, Co. L. 

Pvt. Thomas J. Overton, Co. L. 

Corp. Horace L. Parrott, Co. L. 

Corp. George E. Pitney, Co. L. 

Pvt. Walter E. Rankin, Co. L. 

Sgt. Hiram Riddle, Co. L. 

Pvt. Walter Streiber, Co. L. 

Pvt. Thomas Strosnider, Co. L. 

Pvt. George W. Barker, Co. M. 

Pvt. Charles Baumgartner, Co. M. 

Pvt. Luther F. Bowlin, Co. M. 



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Pvt. Jlaition 1.. Bowling, Co. M. 
Corp. Bruce Chambliss, Co. M. 
Pvt. Michael Connelly, Co. M. 
Bug. Julius Deaton, Co. SI. 
Pvt. Ira A. Hysell, Co. M. 
Pvt. Alfred M. Karr, Co. M. 



Pvt. Joseph Knight, Co. M. 

Pvt. Serfmo Macci, Co. M. 

Pfc. Harri.son A. Quiglev, Co. M. 

Pfc. Carl Ray, Co. M. 

Pvt. Archie W. Tanger, Co. M. 

Pvt. Kazimierz Wikowski, Co. M. 



FIFTEENTH MACHINE GUN BATTALION 



Sgt. Stanley S. Bowman, Co. A. 
Pvt. Cecil Roy Down, Co. A. 
Pvt. Charles Ludwig, Co. A. 
Corp. Patrick McGuire, Co. A. 
•Pvt. Alexander A. Jleikle, Co. A. 
Pvt. George L. Ostrander, Co. A. 
Pvt. Beura R. Roper, Co. A. 
Pvt. Jesse S. Scott, Co. A. 
Pvt. John W. Acklin, Co. B. 
Pvt. Andrew Auflick, Co. B. 
Corp. Julian Epstein, Co. B. 
Pfc. John L. Gedeon, Co. B. 
Pfc. Bernard B. Hanford, Co. B. 
Pvt. John M. Leslie, Co. B. 
Corp. William Sillars, Co. B. 
Pvt. James F. Sullivan, Co. B. 
Pvt. Albert Sir, Co. B. 

Pvt. Leonard 



Pvt. Fred L. Williams, Co. B. 
Sgt. Samuel R. Gibson, Co. C. 
Pvt. Claude S. Krupp, Co. C. 
Pvt. George Maitncr, Co. C. 
Pvt. Hypolit Savitzky, Co. C. 
Pvt. John M. Tarbert, Co. C. 
Pvt. William Vogel, Co. C. 
Pfc. Charles Abele, Cn. D. 
Pvt. Jack Berg, Co. D. 
*Pvt. John L. Bryan, Co. D. 
Pvt. Murrow Childress, Co. D. 
Pfc. Henry H. Davis, Co. D. 
Pvt. Barbour C. Gunn, Co. D. 
•Pvt. Edward Morris, Co. D. 
Pvt. John H. Saunders, Co. D. 
Pvt. James Scullion, Co. D. 
Sgt. William A. Shuler, Co. D. 
Waddington, Co. D. 



SEVENTH ENGINEERS 



•Pvt. Arthur W. Schilling. Hq. Co. 
•Pfc. Paul M. Rousey, Med. Det. 

Pvt. Albert W. Sanders, Med. Det. 

Pvt. William G. Smith, Co. A. 

Pfc. Aino Weno, Co. A. 

Corp. Glen Boring, Co. B. 

Pfc. Harold M. Conipton, Co. B. 
•1st Sgt. Benjamin H. Doerr, Co. B. 
•Pvt. Noel C. Donegan. Co. B. 

Pvt. Christopher S. Ford, Co. B. 

Pvt. Claude Pierce, Co. B. 

Corp. David Thibodeau, Co. B. 
*Pfc. William Thompson, Co. B. 

Pvt. Thomas E. Hunter, Co. C. 

Pfc. Mike Bale, Co. D. 

Pfc. George Fendel, Co. D. 

Pvt. Martin J. Ginley, Co. D. 

Corp. Wesley F. Grube, Co. D. 

Pvt. Finer Jensen, Co. D. 

Pvt. Hans W. Jensen, Co. D. 

Corp. David S. Kerr, Co. D. 
•Corj). Walter W. Kirby, Co. D. 



Pvt. James R. KnowUs, Co. D. 

Corp. Louis B. Kostcr, Co. D. 

Corp. Michael J. Lundv, Co. D. 

Pvt. William Mosher, Co. D. 

Pfc. Joseph R. O'Leary, Co. D. 

Pfc. Wilfred E. Beauvais, Co. E. 

Pfc. Samuel Bibo, Co. E. 
♦Sgt. John C. Burgin, Co. E. 

Pfc. Hugh Coburn, Co. E. 

Pvt. John J. Condran, Co. E. 

Pvt. Glen B. Cookinham. Co. E. 
•Corp. Fred O. Fennel, Co. E. 

Pvt. John F. Skwiercz, Co. E. 

Pvt. Champ Carson, Co. F. 

Pvt. Christian H. Haas, Co. F. 

Pvt. Harry E. Huston, Co. F. 

Pfc. Raymond V. Porter, Co. F. 

Pvt. Mehnert A. Puschmann, Co. F 

Pvt. Preston Staton, Co. F. 
•Pvt. Rayraon N. Thompson, Co. F. 

Corj). Elijah B. Dixon. 
•Pfc. Martin J. Taylor. 



(*) Died of wounds. 



176 



History of the Fifth Division 



THIRTEENTH MACHINE GUN BATTALION 



Pfc. Frederick Yaiinantuono, Med. Det. 
Wag. Olgel .Vllegood, Co. A. 
Pvt. Richard A. Fischer, Co. A. 
Pvt. Dawhiian C. Grogan. Co. A. 
Pvt. Konstanti Jakobo\v.ski, Co. A. 
Pfc. Gii.st Ka.stanias, Co. A. 
*\Vag. Jake W. Killgrove, Co. A. 



*Wag. George C. Wrenn, Co. A. 
*\Vag. James C. McGhee, Co. B. 
*Sgt. Raymond N. Mosher, Co. B. 

Pfc. Harry A. Ne.ss, Co. B. 

Wag. Floyd E. Scroggin, Co. B. 

Pvt. John D. Siddons, Co. B. 

Pvt. Alfred Stahl, Co. B. 



NINTH FIELD SIGNAL BATTALION 



Sgt. Orin S. Carlon. 
Pvt. Michael J. Conroy. 



Corp. Jack H. Hammons. 
•Pvt. Harry S. Saunier. 



FIFTH MILITARY POLICE 
*Pfc. Carl Stewart. 

FIFTH SUPPLY TRAIN 
Corp. A\'illiam P. Bliss, Co. E. 



Pfc. Louis Green. 



FIFTH SANITARY TRAIN 

*Sgt. Alexander J. MacDonald. 



FIFTH AMMUNITION TRAIN 
Pvt. Gordon Mason, Co. G. 



(*) Dicil of wounds. 



Winning the Bois dcs Rappcs 177 

BATTALION AND HIGHER COMMANDERS IN FIFTH DIVISION 
IN FIRST PHASE ARGONNE-MEUSE OPERATION 

Major General John E. McMahon, Commanding Division to October Kith. 
Major General Hanson E. Ely, Commanding Division from October 17th. 
First Lieutenant Leslie W. Devereux, Aide de Camp to General McMahon. 
Captain Arthur P. Watson, Aide de Camp to General Ely. 

GENERAL STAFF 

Colonel Clement A. Trott, Chief of Staff. 

Lieutenant Colonel Martin C. Shallenberger, Assistant Chief of Staff, G-I, to Octolier 15th. 

Lieutenant Colonel Stejihcn C. Reynolds, Assistant Chief of Staff, G-1, from October Kith. 

Lieutenant Colonel Herliert Parsons, .\ssistant Chief of Staff, G-2. 

Lieutenant Colonel Ralph W. Kingman, Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3. 

PRINCIPAL STAFF OFFICERS 

Colonel Robert H. Pierson, Division Surgeon. 

Lieutenant Colonel Gilbert M. Allen, Division Machine Gun Officer. 

Lieutenant Colonel P. James Cosgrave, Division Judge .Advocate. 

Lieutenant Colonel -\lvin G. Gutcnsohn, Division Signal Officer. 

Lieutenant Colonel Wallace McXaniara, Division Inspector. 

Lieutenant Colonel David P. Wood, Division Adjutant. 

Major Charles Meals, Division (Quartermaster. 

Captain Raymond Woodson, Division Ordnance Officer. 

Captain A. M. Fisher, Division Gas Officer to October 17th. 

Major B. H. Namm, Division Gas Officer from October 18th. 

Captain Thomas A. Knight, Secretary to General Staff. 

NINTH INFANTRY BRIGADE 

Brigadier General Joseph C. Castner, Commanding brigade. 
First IJeutenant Frank M. Smith, Aide de Camp. 
Second Lieutenant Rowland H. Peacock, Aide de Camp. 
Captain Ray K. Chalfant, Brigade Adjutant. 

SIXTIETH INFANTRY 

Colonel Frank B. Hawkins, Commanding regiment. 
Lieutenant Colonel Phillip B. Peyton, Commanding first battalion. 
Major Geoffrey P. Baldwin, Commanding second battalion. 
Major Lee D. Davis, Commanding third battalion. 

SIXTY-FIRST INFANTRY 

Colonel Hugh D. Wise, Commanding regiment. 

Captain Lawrence B. Glasgow, Commanding first battalion, wounded October I'ilh. 

Captain Merritt E. Olmstead, Commanding first battalion from October lath. 

Captain Alexander N. Stark, Commanding second battalion. 

Major James D. Rivet, Commanding third battalion, killed October I.5th. 

Lieutenant Colonel Lowe K. McClure, Commanding third battalion from October KJth. 

FOURTEENTH MACHINE GUN BATTALION 

Major Jens A. Doe, Conunanding battalion. 

TENTH INFANTRY BRIGADE 

Brigadier General Paul B Malone, Commanding brigade. 
Major George H. van de Steeg, Brigade Adjutant. 



178 History of the Fifth Division 

• SIXTH INFANTRY 

Colonel Henry .1. Hunt, Commanding regiment. 

Major Felix R. McLean, Commanding first battalion, wounded Oetolier Htli. 

Ca))tain Lawrence B. Keiser, Commanding first liattalion from ()ctol)er ir)tli. 

Major Courtney H. Hodges, Commanding seeond liattalion. 

Major .John W. Leonard, Connnanding third l>attalion, wounded Oetolier llitli. 

Cajitain Guy L. Hartman, Connnanding third l)attalion from Dctulier 17th. 

ELEVENTH INFANTRY 

Colonel John B. Bennet, Commanding regiment to October 2()th. 
Major John H. Munca.stcr, Connnanding regiment from Oetolier '21st. 
Major Frank C. Mahin, Commanding first battalion to October l!Hh. 
Captain John F. Harris, Commanding first battalion from October 20th. 
Major John H. Muneaster, Connnanding second battalion. 
Major Richard C. Birmingham, Commanding third battalion. 

FIFTEENTH MACHINE GUN BATTALION 
Major William M. Grimes, Commanding battalion. 

SEVENTH ENGINEERS 

Colonel Earl G. Panics, Commanding regiment. 
Major William M. Hoge, Jr., Connnanding first battalion. 
Major Wyman R. Swan, Commanding second battalion. 
First Lieutenant Peter Murphy, Commanding train. 

THIRTEENTH MACHINE GUN BATTALION 
Major Walton H. Walker, Commanding battalion. 

NINTH FIELD SIGNAL BATTALION 
Major Dean B. Small, Connnanding battalion. 

HEADQUARTERS TROOP 
First Lieutenant Carl U. Luers, Commanding troop. 

FIFTH DIVISION TRAINS 
Lieutenant Colonel Harry E. Comstock, Connnanding trains. 

FIFTH SUPPLY TRAIN 
Major Oral E. Clark, Connnanding train. 

FIFTH AMMUNITION TRAIN 

Lieutenant Colonel R. John We.st, Connnanding train. 
Major Frederick A. Barker, Connnanding motor battalion. 
Major Raymond Dickson, Commanding horsed battalion. 

FIFTH SANITARY TRAIN 

Lieutenant Colonel Carey J. Vaux, Connnanding train. 
Major Frederic J. Quigley, Director of Field H<ispitals. 
Captain James H. Quinn, Director of -Ambulance Companies. 

MILITARY POLICE 
Major William H. Gill, Commanding military police. 



Chapter V 

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II E Third Corps Cnniniaiider ordered, on Oc- 
tol)er 2-it]i, that the l^'iftli Division make imme- 
diate re'-onnaissanee of the seetor held by the 
Third Division, from the Meuse above BrieuUes 
in the general line Clery-le-Petit — Cote 201 — 
Clery-le-Grand — Eois de Eabiemont — Aincre- 
ville. The reeonnaissances were made on the 
morning of the 25th by l)rigade, I'egimental and 
battalion commanders. Orders for the relief of 
the Third by the Fifth Division were reeeived on the 2Gth and the 
movement of the troops from the Malancourt-Avocourt areas was 
begun shortly after noon. 

This new sector was just to the right of the Fifth's old one. The 
front line extended from the northeast corner of Eois des Rapjjes 
along the northeastern edge of Clairs Chenes, across the northern 
slope of the ojjen hill called Cote 299, along the northern and east- 
ern edges of Bois de Foret, doubling back for a kilometer along the 
southeastern edge of Bois de Foret, thence south to Bois de Brieulles, 
thence along the northern edges of Bois de Brieulles and Bois de la 
Cote Lemont to the jSIeuse, a kilometer and a half southeast of 
Brieulles. On our right was the Fifteenth French Division, part of 
their Seventeenth Army Corps, facing and unable to cross the river. 
On our left was the Ninetieth Division, holding the western portion 
of the Third Corps sector vacated by the Fifth four days previously. 
The east boundary of the Division's sector was the Meuse, while 
the western limit was the east edge of Bois des Rappes, Aincreville 
(inclusive), Bois de Babiemont (inclusive). Thus the sphere of 
action was confined practically to the north. It was less than a kilo- 
meter from the eastern end of Bois de Foret down to the Meuse. 
South of that the lines formed a ring on the hills around the village 
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southern section there was full \ie\v of the wiiuling ri\er in its wide, 
flat valley, with the Canal de I'Est hugging closely the higher hills 
on the east side of the bottoms. The Germans were strongly situated 
in those heights of the ^Nleuse and by means of their superior altitude 
were able to protect their patrols still controlling the western bank. 

North of Bois de Foret and Clairs Chenes our lines faced the 
Andon Rau, only a tinj^ creek, in some places nothing but a trickling 
current in a wide stretch of marsh; in other parts narrow and per- 
haps three or four feet deejj, winding its circuitous course in and out, 
from side to side of a wide, muddy valley bottom. To the south the 
slopes rose gradually from the stream to our lines, while on the north 
the hills were somewhat steeper, but not so high as on the south. 
On the banks of the Andon were three villages: Aincreville, just a 
kilometer north of Bois des Rappes; Clery-le-Grand, two and a half 
kilometers below Aincreville; and Clery-le-Pctit, two kilometers on 
further down the stream and only five hundred meters from the 
Meuse. These three villages were garrisoned by Cierman machine- 
gun companies, whence outpost j^atrols operated in the territory south 
of the Andon. The towns formed outguards of the Freya Stellung 
which the Boche had extended all along the heights north of the little 
stream and across the highlands east of the Meuse. 

Those rather steep-rising slopes north of Andon Rau rose to 
form the southern rim of the I'unchbowl. a crater-like area two to 
three kilometers in diameter with round-tojjped Cote 21(5 in its center, 
completely ringed in by high hills except on the east, where the Meuse 
pierced the walls and cut off Dun-sur-Meuse on its high, conical 
mound. On the southeastern lip of the liowl, and on the Aincreville- 
Dun road was Doulcon. The western rim of the Punchbowl was 
wooded by Bois de Babiemont, just inside the Division sector. 

The Ninth Brigade took the forward j^art of the sector, with the 
Sixty-first Infantry on the left in Bois de Clairs Chenes and on Cote 
299. The Sixtieth on the right took the lines in Bois de Foret, and 
had. therefore, to face three directions — to the north, east and south- 
east. The Tenth Brigade formed the reserve and took over only the 
southernmost section, southeast of the Nantillois-Brieulles road. 
Major Hodges' battalion of the Sixth occupied the front lines on 
the edges of Bois de Brieulles and Bois de la Cote Lemont, and the 
remainder of the regiment camped in Bois de Septsarges. The 
Eleventh Infantry took a reserve position on the left of the Sixth, 
with its head south of Bois de Fays, echeloned in depth to the south. 
Due to the large number of casualties among officers in the regiments 
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units. Lieutenant Colonel R. John West, commanding the Anmiuni- 
tion Ti'ain, had joined the Eleventh Infantry and assumed command. 
Lieutenant Colonel Peyton of the Sixtieth Infantiy had been placed 
in command of the Sixty-first when Colonel Wise was relieved on 
October 19th. 

The relief of the Third Division was carried out quietly and with 
but little disturbance by the enemy. The Sixth Infantry was in posi- 
tion by midnight and by 4 o'clock the Ninth Brigade had completed 
its reliefs. The only activity of the Germans was the harassing 
fire that came from north of the Andon and east of the Meuse, which 
brought the death of Second Lieutenant Bennie A. Green of the 
Fourteenth INIachine Gim Battalion. There was an occasional rifle 
shot or machine-gun sputter from the direction of Aincreville when 
our men approached too closely. The Cunel-Nantillois road was 
subject to continued shelling with high-explosive, while other areas 
received spasmodic attention with gas. The morning of the 27th was 
foggy, with heavy mists hanging over the valleys of the Meuse and 
the Andon cutting off" observation. 

II 

The policy now adopted was that of exploitation of the areas 
ahead. Nmiierous patrols were constantly in action, feeling out the 
enemy and creeping out two or three kilometers beyond the outposts. 
Where ground could be taken and held at small cost it was seized. 
The day of the 27th was spent in getting acquainted with the situa- 
tion. Little movement could be made in da5dight because of the 
exposure of the ground in front to enemy gaze. A patrol of eight 
men entering Clery-le-Grand was filled upon by machine guns that 
night, but five men entered Clery-le-Petit without encountering op- 
position. Aincreville was found to be still strongly held. Indica- 
tions were that the enemy was preparing to withdraw to the north 
if necessary. His artillery fire diminished noticeably on the 28th 
and our front lines were only lightly shelled. The shrapnel-fire, 
however, killed Second Lieutenant Thomas G. Kadlac of the Sixtieth. 
The weather was excellent and our planes reported considerable traffic 
moving north from the rear of the hostile lines. 

A general advance of our lines was effected on the night of the 
28th by our patrols establishing night outposts on the hills in front of 
the woods. The spurs northwest and northeast of Clairs Chenes, dom- 
inating Aincreville and Clery-le-Grand, were incorporated into om- 
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■\vitliin half a kilometer of the Andon and the Meuse. while the ring 
around lirieiiUes was tightened to a narrow collar. Parties from the 
Sixtieth and Sixty-first crossed the Andon and drew fire from the 
villaacs on the stream. Fires in the hills to the north and the sounds 
of wagons moving on the roads were evidence of the retirement of the 
Boche to safer positions. His artillery fire had almost ceased, al- 
though his avions circled overhead in the hi'iglit mooidight and 
dropped bombs on our front lines. 

Our own artillery continued its harassing fire, covering the roads 
and sowing the lines with steel. The telling effect with which our 
guns punished the enemy is ix'lated by a soldier of the Fortieth Fusi- 
liers in a captured letter: "It is a week that we have been in line again 
and things are getting hot here. Xo infantry action yet, but the 
artillery fire is frightful. It is simply maddening. If peace does 
not come soon I am going to desert. Xights at 11 o'clock we get 
dinner (mittagessen) cold, besides bread and coffee for the next day. 
And then you crouch all day long in a shell-hole until a shell gets 
you." Another letter ran: "The word 'Stellung" is not the proper 
expression for the front line; it should be 'Sit/ung." All day long, 
on account of enemy planes we have to sit in our little 'fox-holes,' 
covered by a shelter-half and wait foi- night when we can move about 
a little. So if the location of our position beconics known to the 
enemy artillery, instead of our getting into dugouts each one takes 
his pack and moves on. Yesterday the Americans shelled us out 
and willy-nilly we had to dig a new- position last night." 

While our artillery was making life miserable for the Boche 
sitting in his Freya Stellung, and our j)ati'ols were encroaching on 
his territory and adding it bit by bit to our lines, the work c^f organ- 
izing the sector for defense was carried on. Machine guns of the 
Fourteenth and Fifteenth Battalions and of the regimental com- 
panies were put into position to sweep every approach to our posts. 
The Engineers were engaged in wii-ing in the front from Bois des 
Rappes to the river, in getting up materiel and I'cconnoitering for 
the bridges across the Andon and in removing (xcrman mines from 
the roads about Brieulles. The ai'tillery prepared bai'i-ages to cover 
the east bank of the Meuse and heights l)eyond the Andon. Troops 
were well distributed so as to lessen the danger of casualties from 
shelling and to give as many as possible a chance to rest. Training- 
was never stopped. Special instruction was given in the use of the 
compass. IVIen were taught to make their w^ay through difficult ter- 
rain guided only by the magnetic needle. Advantage was taken of 
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technics and other stores. The troops received bountiful meals of 
hot food and with the drier, fair weather recuperated after the trying 
days in the Bois des Rappes. 

Plans were being worked out for another offensive by the Amer- 
ican Army. The structure of the Central Einj^ires, whose crumbling 
was evident on the first of October, was toppling in ruins at the end 
of the month. Turkey surrendered on the 31st. The mighty armies 
of Austria-Hungarj', attacked by the Italians on the 24'th, were 
broken on the 29th and were rapidly dissolving under the sledge- 
hammer strokes. On the western front the Germans had been swept 
back by the vigorous and relentless attacks of Belgians, British, 
French and Americans. The Hun had given up St. Quentin, Cam- 
brai, Lille, Ostend, and the entire coast and was hurrying out of 
France and Belgium as fast as his humbled armies could travel. If 
the American Army on the ]Meuse could cut the Mctz-Sedan-Hirson 
line of communications and then drive northward to Luxembourg 
and i)lug that narrow bottle-neck south of Holland, disaster for the 
Germans would be complete. 

The first push was to be due north to clear all the territory south 
of the Meuse. The mission of the Third Corps, on the right of the 
army, was to be performed by the Xinetieth Division sweeping north 
toward Stenay. The Fifth Division's task was to pivot on its right 
flank, seizing only those points which the advance of the Ninetieth 
made possible for us. 

Meanwhile General Castner continued liis activities of achiev- 
ing small gains at little cost. Our patrols found that Aincreville was 
but liglitly held, as the enemy had evidently withdrawn most of his 
posts there when the Sixty-first seized the heights overlooking the 
village. Accordingly on the niglit of October 29th plans were put 
in operation to take the town fi-om the Boche. Company F of the 
Sixty-first, led by First I^ieutenant Robert W. Young, advanced at 
2 :30 A. M. of the 30th and under cover of the darkness waded waist- 
deep the chilly waters of the Andon. A green rocket from the 
attacking party as they plunged into the stream brought from the 
Ninetieth Division a machine gun barrage, according to plans agreed 
upon by General Castner's and the Ninetieth Division's troops. The 
barrage was placed on the west end of tlie village to divert the atten- 
tion of the Boche until Company F could enter the town, "\^^len the 
moon came out, enabling them to distino-uish objects, they entered 
the village. The l)arrage was changed to a lialf box enclosing the 
western and northern edges of Aincreville. to cut ofl' the enemy. Two 
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into the hills, leaving us two prisoners in the running street fight. 
A garrison of forty men with four machine guns was established in 
Aincreville and the place was firmly incorporated into our system, 
with liaison to the Ninetieth Division on om* left. The enemy drew 
back to Bois de Babiemont, but still showed himself in Clery-le- 
Grand and Clery-le-Petit. Large quantities of valuable militarj^ 
stores had been left behind in the town, including nuich engineer 
material and lumber. Our men found the cellars stocked with Ger- 
man beer and for a while the Sixty-first lived well in Aincreville. 

As if in retaliation for the taking of Aincreville the activity of 
the German artillery became greater on the .'iOth and numerous 
enemy planes circled our lines throughout the day, flying as far back 
as the Ninth Brigade P. C. at Ferme de la Madeleine, directing the 
artillery fire which grew more intense. ^Nlany of the shells were 
duds. The front lines and newly-won Aincreville were bombarded 
heavily, bringing casualties. I^ieutenant Young was killed by a Hun 
machine o'unner who had remained hidden in the old village church 



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tower. That night there was renewed bombing in the region of the 
Division P. C. in Bois de Tuilerie. 

The southern half of our sector was cleared of the enemy on the 
night of the 30th, when Major Hodges' patrols occu])ied BrieuUes. 
Every night these parties had been covering the ri\er bank up as far 
as the village. On General Ely's orders to clean up everything west 
of the river to the northern edge of the town, two patrols entered 
BrieuUes about 8 p. :\i. without finding traces of Bodies. The enemy 
had seen the collar around the tf)wn tightening, and consequently had 
evacuated the place that evening. One patrol of an officer and 
seventeen men established a position on the high ground command- 
ing the river, while a second group made its way a kilometer north 
of the village without encountering the enemy. Patrols of the Six- 
tieth operating on the Meuse north of BrieuUes observed a large 
party of Germans hauling material across the river at a ford. They 
were saving what they could carry away as they evacuated to the 
eastern shores. All bridges had already been destroyed across both 
river and canal, and om- patrols attempting to cross to exploit the 
east banks found the few fords strongly guarded. Our parties drew 
fire from the op])osite hills and could not get across to investigate 
the strength of the enemy. '^ 

The new American attack was to be made on November 1st. To 
the Ninetieth Division the first battalion of the Sixty-first Infantry 
was attached for the offensive. As the Fifth and Third Corps drove 
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sion's mission to exploit the grouiul north of its hnes and move over 
to the river as the Ninetietli advanced. It was apparent that it 
would soon become the task of the Red Diamond to force a crossin"- 
of the Meuse, for the French had been battering against the river 
unsuccessfully for weeks. Accordingly, General Castner planned a 
direct attack on his front to seize the ground next to the Meuse in 
order to secure an advantageous footing for a crossing and to recon- 
noitre the banks as soon as possible. The batteries of the Third 
Ai-tillerj^ Brigade, now o])erating with our Division, placed a two- 
hour concentration of fire on the enemy's sensitive points in the 
Freya Stellung north of the Andon. At .5:30 of November 1st, the 
attack hour of the Ninetieth, Company M of the Sixtieth with foin- 
machine guns of Company C of the Foin-teenth, under Lieutenant 
Horace R. Tune, rushed forward. In four minutes the force had 
waded the Andon and were in full possession of Clery-le-Grand. 
Three prisoners were taken and the three Boche machine gun com- 
panies holding the town were driven northward. 

Comj^any I of the Sixty-first, accompanied by a platoon of 
Company D, Fourteenth Machine Gun Battalion, had worked their 
way from Aincreville four hundred meters up the slope northeast 
of the village preparatory to exj)loiting Bois de Babiemont. The 
Sixty-first Machine (inn Company supported this advance from a 
position south of the Andon. The little company of eighty infantry- 
men, led by Captain Russell S. Fisher, charged from their conceal- 
ment at 10 o'clock, but on reaching tlie valley southwest of the wood 
met with strong resistance from machine guns located in shell-holes 
in the open field. Hand-to-hand fighting netted the capture of an 
officer and 110 men and six machine guns, a much larger force than 
Captain Fisher had in his attacking company. Further advance, 
however, was impossible, for the gims in the wood ahead covered the 
company with unquenchable fire. The men dug in for the night, 
having lost eight killed and twenty wounded. 

After oceujjying Clery-le-Grand, Company M of the Sixtieth 
continued its exploitation; aided by barrages from machine guns of 
the Fourteenth, placed on the forward slopes of Cotes 299 and 281, 
it succeeded late in the afternoon in mounting tlie western slopes of 
Hill 261, north of the village. Light artillery, one-pounder and 
machine gun fire from the southern rim of the Punchbowl was heavy, 
but the men dug in and held their orains. The day's casualties were 
two killed and fifteen wounded. The action of these two companies 
had advanced the Brigade lines over half a kilometer along the entire 
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tieth Division liad met with success in its attack, taking the ridge 
running southwest from Andevanne. Our advanced patrols were 
in haison with our own first hattahon of the Sixty-first, which was 
operating on tlie right flank of the Ninetieth. 

The attack of the entire army was making headway and the 
CTeiMuans were witlich'awing under strenuous pressiu-e toward Sedan. 
Phuis for the pursuit of the fieeing enemy called for the Fifth Divi- 
sion to estahlisli a hridgehead for the Army on the river Meuse and 
to open the roads eastward and northward toward Montmedy and 
I^onguyon. The forcing of a crossing in the Red Diamond sector 
hetween Dun and \"ilosnes presented a harder prohlem tlian at any 
other point on the river, foi- the whole front was dominated by the 
heights whicli rose sjiar])ly from the hanks of the Canal de I'Est. 
Xorth of Dun the heights gave way to a flat river ])lain; just east 
of Vilosnes the hills also receded from the stream. 

The Fifth made careful ])lans for pushing across the river and 
driving the Eochcs out of the heights. AVhile General Castner's bri- 
gade was progressing northward, seizing the approaches to the river 
opposite Dun, Creneral Malone's men were constantly reconnoitering 
the stream in the vicinity of Brieulles, searching for fords and likely 
l)ridge sites. The Se\ eiith Kngineers were co-oj)erating with Major 
Hodges' patrols and the I'ivei- hanks were thorouglily covered. 
Crossings were attempted on tlie night of November 1st, but the 
eastern sides were too well guarded to permit of success. The en- 
emy out])osts threw up flares at frequent intervals which rendered 
the whole area as light as day. Tlieir machine guns flred on our 
patrols whenever a movement to cross was made. 

The ahsor])tion of the enemy's territory north of the Andon was 
contimied by the Ninth Brigade on November "ind. Clery-le-Petit, 
the lone remaining outpost on the Rau. was taken and the front 
ino\ed up another kilometer. The town was approachable from our 
lines only by way of the bald hill northeast of Bois de Foret. This 
path was exposed to direct Are h\nn the east banks of the Meuse. To 
take the village by sur])rise, Companies A and PI of the Sixtieth, 
under command of Cai)tain Frederic C. Dose, stole down the hill 
from our lines during the night and drew as close to the enemy's 
outj)osts as the fog and darkness woidd permit. The eastern banks 
of the Meuse were bombarded by our artillery to silence opposition 
from that angle, and the two companies rushed Clery-le-Petit. The 
two machine gun companies in the town put up little resistance; they 
retreated towards Doulcon, leaving us fifteen prisoners and large 
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immediately got busy and all day long the town was hot with 77's, 
one-pounders and machine gun fire. The Sixtieth held on regardless 
of the punishment, with losses of fourteen wounded. Parties from 
the force in Clery-Ie-Petit continued on northward and by night had 
driven the enemy off Hill "iOl. Connection with the men from Com- 
pany M, who had taken Clery-le-Grand and the west slope of the 
hill, was effected and our observers looked down from the southern 
rim into the Punchbowl and at Doulcon and the Meuse. 

Company L of the Sixty-first joined Company I, which had 
attacked liois de IJabiemont on the 1st. The two companies went on 
north and took the wood against scattered machine gun resistance. 
Two prisoners were annexed and the force pushed on north along the 
western rim of the I'unchbowl. Pati-ols followed aroimd the southern 
edge and found the Sixtieth. There was heavy flanking fire from 
hostile machine guns in the woods in the sector of the Ninetieth; but 
that disturbance was removed when our battalion oi)erating with that 
division was sent up late in the afternoon and cleared up the ground 
as far north as Villers-devant-Dun. Lieutenant Cecil D. Erux of 
the Sixty-first was killed. 

The Ninth Brigade had swept the enemj' entirely out of its sec- 
tor, which extended only to Bois de Babiemont. On November 3rd 
the Punchbowl was added to the Fifth's territory and the task of mop- 
ping it up was given to the Sixty-first. The battalion that had been 
attached to the Ninetieth Division Mas retm-ned to (ieneral Castner 
and early on the 3rd Captain Olmstead turned the men of the fii-st 
battalion of the Sixty-first eastward to march across the Punchbowl 
to the INIeuse. Machine gun and one-pounder fire greeted the lines 
as they pushed down the slopes on the interior of the l)owl. From 
Doulcon, from the patch of trees on the southwest slope of the central 
mount and from Ferme de Jupille on the northern rim there was a 
three-cornered fire. The Ninetieth's progress in Bois de Sassey 
silenced the guns on the north and our own advance throttled the 
resisters on the Cote 216. The Bodies evacuated Doulcon. Company 
C, led by Lieutenant Edwin A. Smith, entered the town about 1 1 
o'clock. The enemy artillei-y east of the Meuse bombarded it heavily 
all day and there were bursts of fire throughout the night. Under 
protection of the darkness our outposts were established along the 
river banks. The Germans had been forced to abandon large quan- 
tities of stores in Doulcon. Several million feet of lumber and 
extensive railroad yards were among the spoils. 

The sector front now faced the Meuse from one flank to the 
other. The Ninth Brigade had occupied approximately twenty-five 



The Advance to the Meiise 197 

square kilometers in its week's work, inchiding four towns, all hous- 
ing large depots of valuable war stores. The advance had been so 
rapid that even the fifteen hundred replacements, who were used 
mostly as carriers, often could not get food brought up to the fighting 
men. The effective fighting strength was low and the surgeons re- 
ported that more than half of the doughboys should be evacuated. 
Nevertheless the men refused to quit. Morale was good, the Hun 
was being beaten, and hundreds of our men hung on thi'ough grit 
alone. Ex])osure and three weeks of almost continuous fighting and 
sleeping in mud and rain did not make them give up, although they 
were not more than half their former selves in fighting efficiency. 



Chapter VI 




CROSSING THE MEUSE 

I 

TTH both brigades fjiciiig the river from Bri*^- 

Dun, the sole task 



ulles to opposite Dun, the sole task of the 
Division was the crossing of the JVIeuse. Onr 
l)Ianes, very active despite the rain and fogs that 
slirouded the valleys, reported on the 2nd of 
Xo\enil)er that the roads east of the river were 
crowded with north-moving trains of ti-ncks, 
wagons and liea\ y artillery. Smoke from many 
fii-es in the hills could be seen from our observa- 
tion posts. Immediate crossing t(j the eastern banks was essential. 
The Tenth Brigade was directed to put its patrols across the river 
and canal without fail during the night of the 2nd, to find out the 
extent of the German withdrawal and to prepare the way for the 
crossing of the entire Division. 

Lieutenant Colonel Hodges (promoted October 31st), occupy- 
ing Brieulles and the hills south of the town with the second battalion 
of the Sixth, sent out two patrols at nightfall to undertake the cross- 
ing. At midnight orders came to foi-ce the jjassage with two com- 
panies. Lieutenant Colonel Hodges moved his P. C. to Brieulles at 
once to supervise the task and brought Companies E and G up from 
Bois de Brieulles to carry out the mission. Company F of the 
Seventh Engineers had drilled for a few hours with a new type of 
pontoon footbridge designed by the Engineer Corps and which was 
here to receive its first practical test. The material was hurried up 
to Brieulles to cojnmence at once the crossing. The forces proceeded 
up the river and began the construction of the footbridge on the 
southern point of the Meuse's curve in toward the town. The night 
was black and rainy and the work proceeded without attracting the 
attention of the enemy, not more than two hundred meters away on 
the hill beyond the canal. Company F of the Engineers was build- 
ing the bridge, under the supervision of Lieutenant Harold F. Beyer, 



Crossing the Meuse 201 

while details from Company D of the Engineers undertook to row 
patrols of Company E of the Sixth across the stream, probably 
twenty-five meters wide and five feet deep at this point. The bridge 
was completed just at dawn. Company E, commanded by Captain 
Marcus D. O'Neal, was forming east of the bridge and the engineers 
were preparing to carry over the equipment to bridge the canal. 
Suddenly there was a storm of machine gun bullets from the east. 
The Germans had discovered the movement. The bridge and the 
whole vicinity was bathed in lead. The desultory artillery fire on 
Brieulles was increased to a heavy bombardment. Caught in the flat 
open bottom between river and canal the doughboys and engineers 
ran across the hundred meter space for the high bank of the canal. 
There the Boche on the hill above them could not see them nor sweep 
them with fire. All day long the men hugged the canal bank, daring 
not to venture out. The enemy's ever-watchful machine gunners 
controlled the whole stretch of valley and movement meant destruc- 
tion. It was certain tliat there had been no withdrawal from the east 
bank of the Meuse, and the Hun evidently intended to hold on at all 
costs. The orders of the defenders were later captured: "The enemy's 
crossing of the Meuse is to be prevented absolutely. Should he suc- 
ceed he is to be thrown back into the Meuse at once. The enemj- must 
not get a foothold on this side of the Meuse under any circumstances." 
Nevertheless we had crossed the ]Meuse. The canal still lay before us. 

The reconnaissance of our aviators of the 8Hth Squadron, who 
worked through the fog and rain, showed that tlie Boche were leaving 
the areas as rapidh' as they could move out their stores, holding on 
to the crossings, however, to the last to make good their escape. The 
report at 2 p. m. of the 3rd was: "The Boche are in full retreat east 
of the Meuse. All the northbouiid roads are packed with troops, 
artillery and trucks. Roads running southwest of Remoiville are 
choked with traffic. At Remoiville a troop train of nineteen cars 
going out, and a great crowd of Boche at the siding. We dove on 
these troops and fired about 2,000 rounds of ammunition. A Boche 
machine gun fired upon us, using incendiary bullets. The maj) we 
had was too far back and so we could not locate ourselves ; but we 
flew fifteen minutes north of this place and practically all the roads 
are filled with northbound traffic. Small fires, probably ammunition, 
around Remoiville. A number of small amnuinition fires seen 
throughout this country. Boche evidently in^^^, great hurry. Much 
confusion seems to reign on roads." 

At 3:30 p. M. the Field Order issued three days before for the 
crossing of the Meuse and the pursuit of the enemy was put into 



Crossing the Meuse 203 

effect. All the artillery was pushed up to shoot as far as possible into 
the enemy's country. The Tenth Field Artillery, acting directly 
with the Tenth Brigade, was behind Brieulles, while one accompany- 
ing gun was put on the spur just southeast of the town to fire direct 
on the enemj', not seven hundred meters distant. The Seventy-sixth, 
supporting the Ninth Brigade, had its 7.5's near Clery-le-Grand. The 
Seventy-seventh, the other light regiment, took position south of 
Clery-Ie-Grand and the l;5.5's, the Thirteenth and Eighteenth, located 
near Cunel. Division Headquarters opened at Cunel at midnight 
of the 3rd-4.th. 

Two trains of heavy French pontoon equipage back in Bois 
de Cuisy, near Montfaucon, were borrowed from the Thirty-third 
French Corps and were started forward under the guidance of the 
Seventh Engineers. This ecpiipment was to be used in building bridges 
for the artillery and trains as soon as the infantry, crossing by the 
footbridges, had established themselves across the canal. It was of 
prime importance that the crossing be forced and that our troops be 
ready to ad\'ance and storm the heights before the enemy's artillery, 
which had so long been punishing us, could be pulled out. 

The patrols of the Sixth and Sixtieth Infantry and parties of 
the Seventh Engineers had made thorough examination of the river 
banks for suitable bridge sites. Lieutenant Colonel Hodges had 
reconnoitered the stream up to the north of Brieulles. Lieutenant 
Colonel Morton and Major Hoge of the Seventh Engineers had 
reconnoitered the entire length of the river from opposite Doulcon 
to Brieulles. Lieutenant Alfred Jacquin, the French Engineer 
attached to the Seventh Engineers, and whose long black beard and 
horizon-blue helmet were seen at the front in every engagement of 
the Fifth Division from Frapelle to the end, here won the American 
D. S. C. by his feai'less reconnaissances imder heavy fire. 

There were few points suitable for a crossing, and the footbridge 
constructed on the night of the 2nd had been erected at the most 
favorable point. Proceeding upstream southeast of Brieulles the 
river turned eastward and closed over to the canal, within a hundred 
meters of the groimd held by the enemy. The entire basin from half 
a kilometer below Brieulles northward was flooded, forming a marsh, 
600 to 800 meters wide. There was therefore less than 1,500 meters 
of river front where the Tenth Brigade could cross, and all this front 
was visible throughout the day to the enemy, hidden in Bois de Chatil- 
lon and scattered bushes on the east banks of the canal. The Meuse 
was bridged, but the more difficult problem of crossing the canal, a 



Crossing the Meuse 205 

steep-banked, unfordable stream, twenty meters wide and five to ten 
feet deep, still remained. 

All along the Division front of eight kilometers from the Bois 
de Chatillon to Dun-sur-lVIeuse the Germans were almost impreg- 
nably located on the high hills that rose directly from the Canal de 
I'Est. In the northwest edges of Bois de Chatillon was Cote 252, 
sheltering one-pounders and machine guns that covered every foot of 
the Meuse basin within a radius of two kilometers and swept Brie- 
ulles. Just north of Cote 252 were the lesser twin heights 228. 
Twelve hundred meters fm-ther north was the village of Liny-devant- 
Dun in a deep valley overlooked by the great Hill 260 opposite 
Clery-le-Petit. The next succeeding height was Cote 292, or Cote de 
Jumont, whose scattered woods contained guns that could sweep 
Clery-Ie-Petit, Doulcon. and even the rear areas of the Punchbowl. 
The last northern height was the round-topped hill on which was situ- 
ated Dun-sur-Meuse. 

As soon as the enemy's vision was blinded by nightfall of Novem- 
ber .3rd, Company G of the Sixth Infantry, led by Lieutenant James 
D. Case)', was filtered across the BrieuUes footbridge to reinforce 
Company E under the canal bank. The Boche was not aroused; he 
had taken the men in the river basin in the early morning for daring 
patrols, and the absolute quiet of the detaclmients next the canal 
throughout the day had led him to believe that all the Americans had 
gone back west of the river. So the activities proceeded on the night 
of the 3rd without discovery. During the day Company E of the 
Sixth and the Engineers had worked down the canal six hundred 
meters with their bridge material to a point where the Germans had 
destroj^ed an iron bridge across the stream. Here on the east side 
was a cove or pocket in the slope two or three hundred meters deep 
and well stocked with enemy machine gun nests, but which if once 
taken by our men would shelter them from machine gun fire from 
both north and south. Lieutenant Colonel Hodges directed the 
building of two footbridges, one on either side of the ruined bridge, 
for the crossing of the companies which would then seize and clear 
the pocket. He moved Company F to a position behind the railroad 
fill east of Brieulles and Company H to the southeastern edge of the 
town. Work on the two l)ridges proceeded rapidly and undisturbed 
under the hostile guns not fifty meters away. 

Lieutenant Beyers of the Engineers had one bridge completed 
shortly after midnight and the other was finished about 2 a. m. A 
patrol of eight men was just across on the German side when the 
Boche woke up. From both flanks and from two nests directly in 



Crossiuy the Meu^e 207 

front burst forth a terrific fire, sweeping the bridges and combing the 
canal bank. The party on the bridge was forced back by the hail of 
bullets, but efforts were concentrated to silence the resistance. Stokes 
mortars dropped their explosives on the hill and rifle grenades were 
directed toward the strongliolds. The entire ammunition supply was 
finally exhausted, yet the machine guns liad not been silenced; their 
emplacements could not be accurately spotted in the darkness. More 
Stokes ammimition was sent for but it did not arrive in time. All the 
rifle grenades in the support companies were collected and sent for- 
ward, with extra rifle and Chauchat ammunition. Lieutenant Colonel 
Hodges crossed the river and took command of the firing line to make 
one last supreme eft'ort before daylight. The canal bank was sud- 
denly manned and a terrific fire brought to l)ear on the enemy with 
every weapon at hand, on every close point thought to contain ma- 
chine guns. By this time the enemy was fully aware of what was 
going on and all his forces were concentrated on the defense of the 
canal. The bridge was so constantly and thoroughly covered that 
crossing was utterly impossible. 

So through the day of the 4th this small force of infantry and 
engineers continued to hug the canal bank where they had been since 
early on the .3rd. The Tenth Field Artillery had been shelling Bois 
de Chatillon and the top of the ridge running north, but on the 4th 
General ISIalone had the fire brought clear down the slope to the 
water's edge, with only a deep notch in the curtain at the bridges to 
insure safety to the companies there. I^ieutenant Hayes, the artillery 
liaison officer with the Sixth, directed this fire from the heavily l)om- 
bai'ded old church tower in Brieulles with telling accuracy. At ;> 
r. >r., just after dusk, the liarrage suddenly lifted; the two infantry 
comjjanies opened up a torrent of fire with every weapon and then 
rushed the bridges. The lower bridge had been almost shot to pieces 
by the hostile guns, but the men waded Avaist-deep over the sections 
where two pontoons were sunk. Practically all the Company E men 
led l)y Captain O'Neal and one platoon of I.,ieutenant Casey's Com- 
pany G reached the eastern bank. Firing as they advanced tlie units 
deployed and puslied on into tlie pocket, cleaning up the ground to 
the front and to either flank. The machine gun nests were all wiped 
out, nine prisoners were taken, a bridgehead was established and the 
force was safe in the cove. We had gained our first foothold across 
the INIeuse. 

But for some unaccountable reason, just as the crossing had been 
successfully accomplished shots from our own heavy French batteries 
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casualties. Two or three shells fell in the canal and hoth bridges were 
broken. Captain O'Neal and Lieutenant Casey bravely went back 
out into the open and assisted by the engineers repaired them under 
the fire that still raked the bridges from both flanks. Lieutenant 
Colonel Hodges rushed the rest of his battalion across and sent back 
to headquarters the tidings that the crossing was a fact. General 
Malone immediately ordered the entire Tenth Brigade to cross before 
dawn and extend the bridgehead in all directions. Lieutenant Colonel 
Hodges at once pushed his command .500 meters forward and 300 
meters to either flank, thus covering the crossing of the rest of the 
brigade. Every trace of the enemy was cleaned out. Nine machine 
guns and two minenwerfers that had defended this part of the stream 
were taken; twenty-one Boche were in our hands and several were 
dead from our rush. The battalion had lost Lieutenant Raymond G. 
Hollister and 19 men. One oflicer and 47 men were wounded. Our 
losses were astonishingly small in view of the positions of the enemy, 
and the defensive organization which he had installed. 

Meanwhile, Lieutenant Hartman with the third battalion of the 
Sixth had come up from Bois de Septsarges in the afternoon to cross 
farther south and clean out Bois de Chatillon. In preparation for 
his crossing long telegraph poles had been lashed together and rafts 
and duckboards built. Leaving Company M in rear, the remainder 
of the battalion and a platoon of Company B, Fifteenth Machine 
Gun Battalion, crossed the river on the footbridge already built and 
approached the canal about the time that I^ieutenant Colonel Hodges 
made his attack on the bridgehead. With the enemy's attention cen- 
tered on the fighting to the north Lieutenant Hartman got his rafts 
and poles into position across the canal some four hundred meters 
al)()ve the second battalion's bridges. By 8 o'clock in the evening the 
third battalion was on the east side of the canal. They were still un- 
discovered, although the whole area was subject to shelling. Com- 
pany I led tlie advance southward along the bank of the stream. 
Three hundred yards up the line of thin woods the van came upon 
a machine gun. One man of our leading company was killed and 
another wounded, l)ut the nest was outflanked and the gun and 
twenty-two prisoners were captiu'ed. The forces then left tlie canal 
bank and climl)ed the hill, establishing themselves on Cote 262, taking 
in the ascent another gun and its crew of three men. 

Dispositions were made for the attack on Bois de Chatillon; 
Company I formed the right, L the left and K the support. At 6 
o'clock on the morning of the ^th the battalion penetrated the woods. 
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and before they were overcome ten of Lieutenant Hartman's men 
were killed and thirty wounded. By 7:30 a. m. the woods had been 
swept out and the lines were at the further edge of Liny-Vilosnes 
road, almost two kilometers from the canal. Ninety-six prisoners, 
24 heavy and 45 light machine guns, 6 minenwerfers and 10 one- 
pounders taken in the swift sin-prise attack indicated the strength and 
organization of the defense that had been shattered. The three vic- 
torious companies manned the edges of the wood and began digging 
in. The entire Tenth Brigade was across the Meuse and canal by 
dawn of the .5th, and was ready for attack. 

II 

The Ninth Bi-igade had not been successful in its efforts to cross 
the Meuse on the 4th. Plans were to send over on footbridges a kilo- 
meter northeast of Clery-le-Petit a battalion from each regiment, to 
clear up the east banks and conquer the western slopes of Hill 200 
and Cote 292, between Liny and Dun. The first and second bat- 
talions of the Sixtieth were placed in Clery-le-Petit during the night 
of the 3rd. while the third battalion was moved to Clery-le-(irand. 
The second battalion of the Sixty-first joined the second battalion of 
the Sixtieth north of Clery-le-Petit to attempt the crossing. It was 
the intention to try to bridge the river dm'ing the night of November 
3rd and the infantry was waiting, but the light French pontoons com- 
ing from Bois de Septsarges did not arrive till broad daylight. It 
was not till afternoon that sufficient material arrived to construct a 
bridge. 'J'he enemy was very quiet all day, even during our recon- 
naissance of the river banks in the early morning, and it appeared 
that the Germans had abandoned the hills on the other side. The 
attempt to force a crossing was begun. 

The Seventy-sixth, General Castner's attached ai-fillery, had 
been bombarding the western slopes of 260 and 292 all day. Just 
before the bridging was commenced all our machine guns opened up 
and the artillery fire increased, searching the hills for hidden enemy 
positions. At 4 p. m., the selected hour, the forces moved down to the 
river, to cross in full view of the enemy. Company B of the Seventh 
Engineers, under the command of Cajitain R. W. Wenzell, brought 
down their pontoons and began a footbridge just north of that point 
where the Meuse is joined by the canal. Major Stark (just pro- 
moted) and Captain John B. Warfield placed their infantry bat- 
talions along the shore to protect the engineers and to rush the cross- 
ing as soon as possible. No sooner had the engineers brought their 



Crossing the Metise 213 

pontoons out into the open and begun floating them than all sorts of 
hostile fire came down on the working parties. The men went coolly 
and steadily on with their work despite artillery, one-pounders, ma- 
chine guns and snipers. Almost as fast as the pontoon boats were 
put into position they were cut away and sunk by the awful con- 
centration of bursting steel. Men fell everywhere under the direct 
fire. Captain Warfield was killed by shrapnel at the head of his bat- 
talion. The losses were six slain and seventy wounded. By nightfall 
the supply of boats was exhausted and the forces had to desist until 
more pontoons arrived. 

With the coming of darkness the Ninth Brigade and the En- 
gineers moved a kilometer farther up the river and resumed the at- 
tempt to force the crossing at that point where the Meuse flowed 
nearest the cliffs, southeast of Clery-le-Petit. The second battalions 
of the Sixtieth and Sixty-first had suffered so much in the afternoon's 
fighting that General Castner ordered the third battalions of the two 
regiments, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel ]McClm"e and ^Nlajor 
Barker, to continue the operation that evening. Colonel Peyton of 
the Sixty-first was placed in direct command of the troops on the river. 
Lieutenant Henry H. Jones, with Company M of the Sixty-first, was 
to cover the work of the engineers in their construction of the foot- 
bridge over the Meuse and of the two bridges over the Canal de I'Est. 
Company M was to form the bridgehead and to protect the crossing. 
Lieutenant Jones jjlacing parts of his company on either side of the 
canal. The companies of the Sixtieth and Sixty-first were to alter- 
nate in crossing the river bridge, after which the Sixtieth was to use 
the southern canal bridge and the Sixty-first the northern. 

Xight hid every activity of our forces and the Boche did not 
realize that the site farther north had been abandoned. AVith more 
bridge material at hand Company D of the Seventh Engineers under 
Captain Joseph Laracy. and under the personal supervision of Lieu- 
tenant Colonel INIorton, threw their bridge over the JNIeuse. The 
construction was completed shortly after midnight and the engineers 
and Company INI of the Sixty-first hurried eastward across the basin. 
The Engineers began the two footbridges on the canal. Far to the 
south the workers could hear the steady rattle of machine guns and 
incessant reports of rifle fire where the Tenth Brigade was establish- 
ing its bridgehead. To the north an occasional rocket went up and 
machine guns intermittently sputtered where the Boche were still 
suspiciously watching the scene of the afternoon's fighting. 

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the canal than tlie whole area was drenched with seemingly inex- 
haustible fire from the heights. However, the engineers took advan- 
tage of every slight shift in the streams of machine gun bullets and 
their persistency resulted in the completion of one bridge shorth' 
before daybreak. The second bridge was repeatedly destroyed after 
each attempt to repair it. The bridgehead detachment was able to 
cross the canal and tlie remaining companies of the two battalions 
were filtering into the bottom between river and canal, a flooded area 
full of marshes and covered with thorned brush. Advance throuah 
the jungled swamjjs was made more difficult by the enemy's throw- 
ing up flares to locate our troops. 

Da\\7i of November .5th found the third-battalion of the Sixtieth 
and Companies I and ]M of the Sixty-first across the Meuse. In 
addition to the bridgehead detachment only parts of the two Com- 
pany I's had crossed the broken canal bridges, which with the increas- 
ing light of day became the targets for more accurate and more 
intense fire. The situation was dangerous for the two battalions 
there in the river flat, for the forces were at the mercy of the enemy, 
strong in his heights. 

Captain Edward (). Allworth of the Sixtieth saw his comj^any 
before him struggling to complete its crossing of the canal. Lieu- 
tenant Morrison was leading two platoons against the fortified slopes 
of Hill 260; the rest of the company was west of the canal, facing 
the half-sunken bridges and a tornado of bullets. To save the day 
Captain Allworth mounted the canal bank and rallied the ranks. 
Calling on his men to follow he plunged into the water, swam to the 
opposite shore and then dashed up the hill to the head of his com- 
pany. Under his leadership, his men and some men of the Sixtj^- 
first conquered the broad northern base of Hill 260 and wrested 
over a kilometer from the enemy, overcoming the thickly set machine- 
gun nests, taking one hundred captives, more than he had men in his 
command. Likewise Captain Fisher of the Sixty-first had rallied his 
Company I and charged Cote 292 farther north. The bridgehead 
was w^on foi- the IVinth Brigade. Captain Allworth was awarded the 
Congressional Medal of Honor for his gallant achievement. 

The Engineers coolly set to work rejjairing the canal bridge 
despite the concentration of enemy fire that was still directed on the 
west bank of the canal from more distant jjoints. One bridge was 
made from the damageil two. For a while men of Engineer Com- 
pany D heroically supported sections of the leaky pontoon bridge 
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Crossing the Meuse 217 

flooring so that their comrades of the Sixtieth and Sixty-first could 
cross. 

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With the river jiassed, the stronghold of Dun-sur-]Meiise became 
the all-important objective. To both General ]Maloiie and General 
Castner, General Ely had said: "Push north with what troops you 
have and take Dun at once. Do not wait on the other brigade but 
go ahead and take Dun." The whole Division's energies were bent 
toward seizing the eastern heights and paralyzing the enemy before 
he could escajje. Simultaneous with the success of the rush of Lieu- 
tenant Colonel Hodges' battalion across the canal at dusk on the 
4th, Companies A and C, Seventh Engineers, under command of 
Major Hoge, began the construction of a wagon pontoon bridge, 
using the French train which had been brought up. At 1 a. m. a 
wagon bridge was completed across both river and canal despite the 
heavy and accurate shelling. Captain H. R. McAdams of the En- 
gineers, though severely wounded, refused to be evacuated and calmly 
continued to direct his work. A combat wagon of the Eleventh In- 
fantry was the first American vehicle to cross the INIeuse in the pursuit 
of the Hun, made possible only by the sujierb work of the Engineers, 
especially due to Colonel Paules, Major Hoge and Captain Mc- 
Adams. 

The entire Tenth Brigade was across the river and canal and in 
jjosition for further attack b\' daj'light of the 5th. As soon as Lieu- 
tenant Colonel Hodges reported the bridgehead established the 
Eleventh Infantry was started across the river. That regiment had 
on October 30th acquired a new commanding officer. Colonel Robert 
H. Peck, who believed in personal leadership and had all the dash 
and daring necessarj^ to lead his men to striking achievements. Major 
Birmingham's battalion was across shortly after midnight and was 
pushing northward toward Liny-devant-Dun, its left on the canal 
banks and its right reaching over Hill 228. The second battalion, 
commanded by Captain Cowart, moved on the right as support and 
Cajitain Harris' first battalion followed as brigade reserve. The 
crossing of the Avhole Tenth Brigade was thus completed, for Captain 
Reiser's battalion of the Sixth had already moved over and had taken 
position on the northwest of Hill 228. 

Lieutenant Colonel West was at the head of the third battalion 
with Major Birmingham as the lines enveloped Liny and took over 
a half a hundred prisoners. The two leading battalions surged on 
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southern slope of Hill 260, driving the Bodies northward and win- 
ning the height. Lieutenant J. E. Cates topped the crest with Com- 
pany K, the van of the battalion, before 8 o'clock, at practically the 
same time that Captain Alhvorth was winning the northern base 
of the hill. 

Then came the order from General Ely to General Malone 
directing that the Tenth Brigade disregard previous plans and orders 
to advance northeastward, but that the forces should strike for Dun- 
sur-Meuse, which was four kilometers to the north and in the sector 
of the Ninth Brigade. This order was immediately transmitted to 
the Eleventh Infantry and Colonel Peck faced his regiment from 
east to north and started the advance on Dun. The Tenth Brigade 
had been sent against Dun because at the time it was not kno^vn 
that the Ninth Brigade had successfully transferred so many of its 
troops to the east side of the canal. 

The third battalion of the Sixtieth and the second and third of 
the Sixty-first all had succeeded in crossing, however, and Colonel 
Peyton took charge of the mixed regiment. Colonel McClure's bat- 
talion of the Sixty-first attacked Cote de Jumont. The hill was forti- 
fied with countless machine guns which covered every possible angle 
of approach and rendered the height well-nigh impregnable. Never- 
theless, the Americans charged directly and the Boche gave up. Cote 
de Jumont was topped, with many prisoners, machine guns and one- 
pounders. Closely following the third battalion was Major Stark's 
battalion of the Sixty-first. Leaving Colonel McClure's men organ- 
izing and mopping up the hill, Major Stark pushed on up the river 
against Dun. 

Colonel Peck with the Eleventh around Liny had himself taken 
charge of the first battalion and was pushing north toward Dun, past 
the western edges of Bois de Bussy, and Bois de Chenois, covering 
the right flank of Colonel Peyton's troops, leaving Dun itself to 
Colonel Peyton. As the second battalion of the Sixty-first entered 
Dun victoriously at 1 p. m., driving out the demoralized and scattered 
enemy defenders, Colonel Peck's men had progressed fast and far 
enough to form the right of the line of three battalions facing the 
Boche, Major Stark's in Dun, Colonel McClure's on northern Cote 
de Jumont and Colonel Peck in Bois de Dun. The lines merely 
passed over the territory, leaving mopping-up to the succeeding lines ; 
it was almost St. Mihiel again. Boche hid themselves and then sur- 
rendered. Only a few machine gunners were courageous enough to 
resist. Our dash carried the day. It was Private Daniel Erb of 
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gun and its crew southeast of Dun, and on taking his captives to a 
dugout discovered there forty-eight more Germans. Everyone of 
the enemy was disarmed by this lone doughl)oy and the half hundred 
Boche were marked up to his credit. On a reconnaissance of the 
forward areas Lieutenant Colonel McClure sighted a Boche 88-mm. 
gun, which the crew was just limbering up to pull out. A soldier 
with the Colonel shot the horses and the Germans fled from their gam. 

With Dun taken Major Stark turned his attack northeastward 
across the wide, flat river bottom toward Milly. Ijieutenant Colonel 
McClure's third battalion continued on his right mopping-up the 
western and northern parts of Bois de Dun. Artillery from the hills 
farther east covered the advance while machine guns hidden in ]Milly 
and on steep Cote St. Germain sowed the road with IniUets. The 
battalions moved steadily on despite the resistmice and the town was 
entered. The place was infested with enemy snipers who continued 
to pick off^ our men, until they wei-e all sought out and killed or cap- 
tured. For the night the lines of the second battalion were estab- 
lished northeast of Milly, while the third l)attalion dug in on the 
heights of Bois de Dun southwest of the village. 

When Dun was won by the Ninth Brigade, Colonel Peck re- 
formed his regiment and turned it eastward. The first battalion was 
directed to march on IMurvaux, but darkness foiuid it stopped on the 
eastern edge of Bois de Dun by heavy machine-gvm fire, two kilo- 
meters due east of Dun. The second battalion took position in Bois 
de Chenois for the night, while the third battalion was in reserve on 
the eastern end of Hill 260. Colonel Peck, going out toward Mur- 
vaux on reconnaissance in the afternoon, ran into a German battery 
of 1.50's on the Murvaux-Fontaines road. With his little party of ten 
men from the first battalion headquarters Colonel Peck cut this x-oad, 
the Boches' line of retreat, attacked the battery and shot up crew and 
horses so badly that the three guns were abandoned to our forces. 

The end of the first day's fighting across the ]Meuse found the 
banks and the first series of heights secure to our troops from north 
of Dun to Vilosnes, to which Lieutenant Hartman in Bois de Chatil- 
lon sent a patrol in the evening. Lieutenant Hartman's third bat- 
talion of the Sixth had had a busy day. Owing to the necessity of 
spreading the forces out to hold the two and a half kilometer front 
along the edges of the wood, the Boches were able throughout the day 
to filter small detachments through oin- tliin lines. Din-ing the eve- 
ning there were nine distinct encounters when the enemy groups of 
three to ten men each began firing with their machine guns on our 
men. Eight parties were killed or captured and the rest were driven 



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out in disorder. An officer and sixty-five men were prisoners while 
twenty Boche were dead. A German aviator wlio flew very low over 
the lines of Company L was struck by rifle fire and brought down, 
pilot dead, on Hill 283 in front of Lieutenant Hartman's lines. 

Lieutenant Colonel Ilodi^es' battalion was still grouj^ed around 
the bridgehead over the canal and Captain Reiser's battalion was on 
Hill 228 ready to advance. The third battalion of the Sixtieth was 
on Hill 2()() with the first battalion, which had crossed tlie river at 4 
p. M.^ directly behind. The first battalion of the Sixty-first and 
second battalion of the Sixtieth were still west of the river in reserve. 

At nightfall on the 5th, as soon as it was dark enough to start the 
wagons from their positions in readiness at Clery-le-Grand, the 
second French hea\'y ])()ntoon train was started for Dun to commence 
the heavy bridge wliich would permit trucks and 155's to cross. A 
site for this bridge had been selected at the southern extremity of 
Dun, just where the Meuse separates into two branches, canal and 
river. Here during the night a reinforced pontoon bridge was con- 
structed capable of carrying anything in the Divisional Trains, and 
also all but the heaviest Corps Artillery. All tlirough the night 
German shells were falling along tlie Doulcon-Dun road and at the 
sites of the six bridges leading into Dun which the Germans had 
thoroughly destroyed before their retreat. The site of our pontoon 
bridge was happily chosen, however, and at a. m. on the (Jth the 
bridge was open for traffic. The work was under the supervision of 
Major Swan, who had under his command Companies B and E of 
the Seventh Engineei's and detachments from the 107th and .'JOSth 
Engineers. 

With this strong footliold on the first row of heights, including 
the three towns, Liny, Dun and Milly — all rich in captured material 
— General Ely directed the pursuit to l)e continued without relaxa- 
tion on the 6th. The direction of the drive was turned northeast and 
the mission was to clear all the heights in the sector. Henceforth our 
advance would he alone; the Fifth would strike boldly into the en- 
emy's strongholds. The Frencli on oiu' right and the jSTinetieth Divi- 
sion on our left were still west of the river. The 128t]i Infantry 
of the Thirty-second Divsion was attached to the Tenth Brigade for 
protection of our right flank. The battalions that had fought so hard 
in crossing and in making the exhausting attacks on the lulls were 
relieved by the suj^port battalions. Captain Olmstead's first bat- 
talion of the Sixty-first crossed the Meuse, replaced Lieutenant Col- 
onel McClure's third battalion southwest of ISIilly and was to push on 
toward Cote St. Germain and IJon-devant-Dun with IVIajor Stark's 




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second battalion. Major Hewitt's first battalion of the Sixtieth 
relieved Major Barker's third battalion. Captain Harris' first bat- 
talion formed the left of the Eleventh and was to advance on INIur- 
vaux; Captain Cowart's second battalion formed the right of the 
Eleventh and was to advance on Fontaines; Major Birmingham's 
third battalion was to advance in rear of the second in support. Cap- 
tain Reiser's first battalion of the Sixth was to attack eastward on the 
Division right. Lieutenant Hartman was to protect our right flank 
with his third battalion of the Sixth. Colonel Hodges' second bat- 
talion of the Sixth guarding the bridgehead east of Brieulles, Cap- 
tain Roe's second battalion of the Sixtieth at Clery-le-Grand, the 
Thirteenth Machine Gun Battalion at Doulcon, and the two 155 
regiments west of the river, formed the Division Reserve. 



Chapter VII 
FROM THE MEUSE TO THE EOISON 




X seizin^' Dun on its roiiiul-topped hill the Rod 
Diamond had taken the northernmost height on 
the east bank of the river. From that eminence, 
in a line running' east across the Division sectoi-, 
hut with many wincHngs and convolutions, the 
Meuse heiglits terminated in a series of serrated 
hluffs. This escarpment rose from sixty to a 
hundi-ed and fifty meters above the river basin, 
which to the north opened up into a broad, rolling 
plain covered by the Foret de Woevre. jNIilly, two kilometers north- 
east of Dun, and Lion, two kilometers further in the same line, lay 
in the open valley, while Murvaux, four and a half kilometers due 
east of Dun snuggled against the northern face of the bluffs. There 
was one northern outguard of the heights, for rising abruptly on the 
plain between Lion and jVIurvaux was Cote St. Germain, a saddle- 
shaped ridge, three kilometers long and only sjjarsely spotted with 
woods. Its cantle occupied the center of the triangle Milly-Mur- 
vaux-I^ion and its pommel rose to the peak called le Camp des 
Remains, or Cote 350, two kilometers east of Lion. 

For the most part the heights east of the river were heavily 
wooded. The eastern slopes of Cote du Jumont were covered by 
Bois de Dun and Bois de Chenois, which merged southward into Bois 
de Bussy on the eastern end of the long Hill 260. East of Bois de 
Dun and Chenois, bordering the bluffs and covering the ridges that 
rose to Hill 3Jt3 southeast of Murvaux, were the widespread Bois 
du Fayel and Les Fonzy Bois. The deep-cut valley between Hills 
260 and 228, which sheltered Liny, ran northeast past Bois de Bussy, 
with Bois de I'Epinois on its southeastern side. Three kilometers 
above Liny the \alley swung sharply at right angles to the south- 
east, and half a kilometer farther up sheltered Fontaines. Above 
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From the Meuse to the Loison 229 

lost themselves in the highest hills of the area covered by Bois Chas- 
sogne, Bois des Tailles Forgettes, Bois de Fontaines and Bois de 
Sivry. The highest point in the sector was Cote 388, east of Bois de 
Fontaines and fully eight kilometers east of the Meuse. That lofty 
hill was just inside the Division line, now described as rimning from 
Vilosnes (exclusive) northeast to Jametz. From the siunmit of Cote 
388 there was observation northeast down two kilometers into a deep- 
notched recess in the cliffs where lay the village of Brandeville; the 
view northwest into another deep-cut valley in the face of the bluffs 
toward Murvaux was shut off by woods. That irregularly triangular 
tableland, formed by the Brandeville valley and the Murvaux valley 
cutting into the jjlateau, was covered by the dense Bois du Corrol 
on the west and Bois de Brandeville on the east. The northern part 
of the triangle was the rocky eminence named La Sentinelle, whence 
one looked almost straight down a hundred and fifty meters and far 
to the north over the vast stretches of the Foret de Woevre. 

Back on the Meuse, again, and south of Liny, Hill 2"28 and 
Cote 2.52, whose southern and eastern slojies were covered by Bois 
de Chatillon, gave way eastward to higher liills, notably Hill 283 
and Cote 284. These ridges were clad with the woods of Sartelle, 
which blended into Bois de Sivry, still further east. A kilometer up 
the east bank of the Meuse beyond Bois de Chatillon was Vilosnes, 
in French territory. 

From the woods on the eastern faces of that fii-st row of heiglits 
our forces advanced on the morning of November 0th to drive the 
enemy from the still higher ridges, where his artillery yet lingered 
and dropped desultory shells on our troojjs west of the river, our 
bridges and our newly won hills. Colonel Peck, with the vigor and 
bravery that had characterized his every movement, was first in action. 
At 8 A. M.J with Captain Harris' battalion, he was pushing eastward 
from Bois de Dun and, speeding along the edge of the heights south 
of the Murvaux valley, was soon conquering Bois du Fayel. IL's 
troops went through Murvaux and formed east of the village to attack 
Bois du Corrol. Lieutenant Colonel West, Avith the second and third 
battalions, made short work of Bois de Bussy. The second battalion 
took Fontaines in its protecting valley before 10 o'clock; clinging 
machine-gun resistance Avas overcome by Companies A and C of the 
Fifteenth Machine Gun Battalion; and the Eleventh Infantry 
climbed eastward to overrun Les Fonzy Bois, Bois Chassogne and 
Bois de Fontaines. Thus was that regiment cutting a clean swath 
across the jungled ridges thi-ee kilometers wide and straight toward 
the highest crests. By night Colonel Peck was gaining a foothold 



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in Bois du Corrol and his other two hattahons were well through Bois 
de Fontaines. A hundred prisoners, three 6-ineh gims, six 77 's, and 
over a hundred machine guns were the spoils of the day's fighting. 

South of the Eleventh the Sixth, whose second and third bat- 
talions had fought so hard in the river crossing, had put its first bat- 
talion into the fight. Cajitain Keiser, with the Liny-A"ilosnes road 
as a starting line, was conquering Bois de TEpinois and Bois de 
Sartelle, silencing the persistent machine guns with marching fire. 
Six pieces of artillery and a score of machine guns were trophies 
when the battalion brought up on Cote 28-i at noon. 

From Bois de Chatillon Lieutenant Hartman sent Lieutenant 
Gordon Stapleton with a patrol of eighteen men of Company M, 
which had just joined the battalion from its old position west of the 
river, against Vilosnes where the French were still vainly endeavor- 
ing to cross the Meuse. Four Germans were killed and four cap- 
tured as the patrol entered the town. In a trench on the river bank, 
the patrol discovered a hundred Boche defending the crossing, 
firing on a small party of French who were struggling to cross the 
river. Lieutenant Stapleton's men surprised the enemy, attacking 
them from the rear. With their steady fire the patrol killed thirty- 
five and threw consternation into the defense. Eight Frenchmen suc- 
ceeded in crossing the canal and the little party of eighteen Americans 
(one man had been killed) and eight Frenchmen took the remaining 
sixty-five Germans prisoner. Thus Vilosnes, outside our sector, 
was taken by the men of Company M of the Sixth. Our French 
allies were enabled to cross the Meuse and begin their task of catch- 
ing up with our forces advancing five kilometers farther east. About 
noon, another patrol from Company K was sent out to effect liaison 
with the French, who were just crossing the river. In the northern 
outskirts of Vilosnes the patrol took four more prisoners. 

The 128th Infantry, which had passed through Captain Reiser's 
lines on Hill 284 and the northeast edges of Bois de Sartelle, did not 
make progi'ess, having difficulty in finding the way through the woods 
and encountering resistance on the north. In mid-afternoon General 
Malone sent the Regimental Commander forward to direct person- 
ally the attack of his troops. By evening the advance of the Eleventh 
Infantry had relieved the pressure from the north and the 128th was 
able to pass through Bois de Si\'ry. They reached the neighborhood 
of Hill 3.58 in eastern Bois de Fontaines. 

In the northern half of the Division sector, Major Howitt's 
battalion of the Sixtieth and Captain Olmstead's battalion of the 
Sixty-first advanced at 8 a. m. to clean up Murvaux and Lion and 







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the mountain Cote St. Germain between. Major IIowitt'.s battalion 
passed throu<4li Jiois de Bussy and up the Murvaux valley, over 
praetically the same ground that the Kleventh Infantry was trav- 
ersing in its advance from Bois de Dun. Comjjanj- D of the Sixtieth 
established itself on the south slope of Cote St. Germain, north of 
and extending down to Mmvaux. Captain Olmstead's men, who 
advanced from ^Nlilly, had hard going on Cote St. Germain. The 
Boche worked their heavy and light machine guns steadily and 
directed their 77's point blank against our assaulting lines. Our 
own machine guns, however, returned a constant and accurate fire 
to cover the infantry's progress and the enemy was finally demoral- 
ized and disorganized. The cantle of St. Germain was won and the 
Germans were driven northeast along the narrowing ridge. A part 
of Companj' B of the Sixty-first lost its directions in the fog and 
reached the Camp des Romains at the extreme northern end of the 
bridge ahead of the enemy, whose consternation was increased by this 
seemingly encircling movement. The patrol was roughly handled by 
the battalion of German infantry, which withdrew on finding Amer- 
icans in their rear. Thirteen of our men were taken prisoners. Com- 
pany A of the Sixty-first had advanced in the valley bottom against 
Lion-devant-Dun and in hard fighting drove the enemy from a 
patch of w^oods west of the town. Its only officer. Lieutenant Hobert 
Corbey, received several wounds which caused his death. 

The enemy were driven out of the town and h\ 10 o'clock Com- 
pany A was in possession of IJon. In the afternoon the enemy 
artillery beyond Cote St. Germain turned loose on the village and 
our troops moved back to the southern outskirts to escape the intense 
shelling. There they dug in for the night. 'J'he other three com- 
panies of the battalion entrenched across the crest of St. Germain, 
connecting with the Sixtieth on the eastern slopes and in the hollow 
half a kilometer beyond Murvaux. First Lieutenant John W. Klein 
of the Sixtieth had lost his life in advancing against an enemy ma- 
chine gun. 

The second day's fighting had carried the front seven kilometers 
beyond the Meuse and made the crossings safe from any enemy at- 
tempt to recapture the river heights. During the day of the 6th the 
Engineers had constructed a 1.500-foot cordiu'oy road leading across 
the soft river flats at Dun. In the afternoon Boche aviators made 
repeated attempts to bomb the bridge and to machine-gun the workers 
on the corduroy road. Horses were killed by bombs within twenty 
yards of the bridge, yet all attempts to stop the work and traffic 
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machine guns did effective anti-aircraft work, bringing down an 
enemy plane with the occupants dead. The first vehicle across the 
bridge at Dun was the accompanying gun of the Tenth Field Artil- 
lery, which pushed on ujj to support the Sixth Infantry. The dar- 
ing artillerymen had their piece far up on the Liny road when a Ilun 
a\'iat()r, camouflaged as an Allied plane, swooped low OA'er the 75 
and killed all its horses. 

November 6th was a day of moving up rear units to keep pace 
with the advance. General jSIalone moved to Liny and General 
Castner moved to Dun. The crossing of the artillery was begun and 
by e\'ening the Tenth was located near Fontaines and the Seventy- 
sixth near Milly. Due to the very rapid progress of the infantry 
and the roughness of the roads little use could be made of the artillerv 
in the sweep across the heights. The amnumition haul was ten to 
eighteen kilometers and the available transportation amounted to 
only a seventh of what should have been provided; yet excellent sup- 
port was given the infantry at times when the enemy offered stub- 
born resistance. Fire was delivered on Bois du Corrol and Chauimis- 
son when Colonel Peck was trying to jjcnetrate those northern 
heights on the afternoon of the 6th. 

An ambulance of Ambulance Company Thirty was the second 
vehicle across the Dun bridge that morning, and the Medical Corps 
followed the doughboys closely. Dressing and collecting stations 
were established at Dun and Milly and as in the previous fighting 
hot food was given thousands of soldiers. An ambulance that ven- 
tiu-ed too far beyond Fontaines was captured by the Germans, but 
retaken by the 128th Infantry. 

The observers of the Eighty-eighth Aero Squadron were active 
and scouted the front despite perpetual fog and rain. Division 
IIead((uarters Avere kept informed of the advance of our troops by 
the planes. Two aviators told a strange story, however, which 
could not be confirmed. Their report read, "On extreme left Amer- 
ican batteries on road noi'th of INIilly firing east. An American auto 
seen east of Ilaraumont (south of Bois de Sivry in the sector of the 
French) and twenty American soldiers north of Haraumont. Troops 
wei'e lying along the eastern edge of the bluff between Brande- 
ville and Breheville (also French territory). Recognized as Amer- 
ican. They waved back to us in answer to our signals." 

The task of clearing the heights was continued on the morning 
of the 7tb. Xiuht patrols of the Sixty-first had reconnoitered Lion 
and disc()\'ered the last Boche evacuating. At 6 a. M. a strong pati-ol 
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the Ninetieth Division, still west of the ]Meuse, patrols explored west- 
ward from jNlill.y and Lion and drove all the enemy out of the flats 
to a point two kilometers north of Sassey. Major Stark's battalion 
came up from the support positions shortly after noon and, relieving 
the first battalion, drove the clinging enemy completely from the 
northern side of Cote St. Germain and Cote 350. Major Stark 
charged at the head of his men and was personally responsible for 
the taking of thirteen prisoners. North of Murvaux the first bat- 
talion of the Sixtieth advanced to wipe up the valley. The Germans 
were driven into the woods north of the blufl^s, and the Ninth Bri- 
gade had reached its portion of the Division objective. 

Colonel Peck led his Eleventh Infantry against Bois du Corrol 
and conquered that left wing of the triangular plateau, even placing 
men on the southern part of La Sentinelle. The regiment then 
plunged into Bois de Brandeville and won the southern half of that 
wood despite the opposition of a fresh Saxon regiment that had come 
up to Brande^'ille to stem the rush. The 128th Infantry, also facing 
fresh troops, made slow progress on the right in passing from the 
northeastern edges of Bois de Fontaines toward Hill 370. So great 
was the resistance from the machine guns in Brandeville that further 
advance was not made. The Sixth was consolidating its positions 
in support and reserve. 

The Tenth Brigade completed its task of conquering the heights 
on November 8th, and brought the Division lines up to the assigned 
objective. The Eleventh Infantry swept the last enemy from the 
heights and a platoon of Company K entered Brandeville at 8:30 
A. M. Extensive stores of signal property, a large munitions dump 
and much railroad rolling stock were ours. The 128th Infantry, 
pushing north, sent a battalion into the town after meeting heavy 
losses on the edges of the bluffs. Captain Reiser's battalion of the 
Sixth marched up past Bois de Fontaines and after effective help 
from our artillery won Hills 388 and 378, the highest points in the 
sector. Captain Reiser's forces then moved on and occupied the 
eastern branch of Bois de Brandeville, driving the last Hun from 
the heights in our sector. Lieutenant Colonel Hodges' battalion had 
moved in the morning from the BrieuUes bridgehead to Cote 284, 
vacated by the first battalion, but staj'cd there only an hour. About 
noon the second battalion moved up through Bois de Fontaines and 
took up a position reaching from Hill 388 across to Hill 370, and 
overlooking Brandeville. General Malone moved to Fontaines and 
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The heights of the Meuse were won. The Fifth Division's 
wedge in the enemy's territory east of the river placed his entire hne 
in a critical situation and he was forced to withdraw from the whole 
rivei- front south of Vilosnes, where the Seventeenth French Corps 
had been held up through weeks of bitter fighting. Crossing on our 
bridge at Brieulles a liattalion of French infantry of their Fifteenth 
Division jiushed east from Vilosnes on the 7th and captured Harau- 
mont, and as the Fifth's further advance relieved the pressure on the 
northeast, the corps to our riglit was al)le to carry the fighting north- 
ward east of the ]Meuse. 

II 

The men of the Red Diamond wei-e weary and hungry and worn 
by the advance that had been so rapid as to leave supplies far in the 
rear, by the rough country that had confronted them every stej) of the 
way since the crossing of the river, by the rain that seemed perpetual 
and by the cold of early winter. Nevertheless, the men were ready 
and eager for their next mission. Ahead, reaching almost as far as 
eye could. see from those bluffs on which our outposts lay, stretched 
the Foret de Woevre with a host of smaller woods on its southern 
limits — Habessaux. Bois du Deffoy, Bois de Murvaux, Bois de 
Remoiville, Bois IVIoncel and Bois de Jametz. Seven kilometers 
northeast of Brandeville, past Bois ]Moncel and Bois de Jametz, 
were the three towns of Jametz, Remoiville and Louppy, closely 
grouped on the Loison river. Two kilometers down the Loison 
north of Louppy laj' Juvigny, situated in the hills beyond the Foret 
de Woevre. 

Strong patrols pushed deep into the enemy's territory all along 
our front during the night of the 8th, to discover whether or not the 
Germans were still holding. The patrols of the Sixtieth and of the 
Eleventh found the Boche still close by in Habessaux and Bois du 
Deffoy; but parties from La Sentinelle and Bois de Brandeville 
went past Bois de Murvaux, three kilometers toward Brandeville, 
without finding the enemy. 

Colonel Peck took charge of a reconnoitering party of the 
Eleventh, consisting of Conn)anies E and G, to gain contact with the 
enemy. Passing through Bois de Murvaux unmolested the detach- 
ment found and drove out scattered remnants of the enemy from 
Bois de Remoiville. The signalmen had carried forward a telephone 
line witli the scouting party, and Colonel Peck was able to report 
his reconnaissance to General JNIalone immediately. The remainder 
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de Remoiville. ^^y 6:15 in the evening the regiment was consoHdated 
and formed to attack the rear-guards of the withdrawing enemy. 
The pursuit was pushed energetically by Lieutenant Colonel West. 
The Boche were overtaken in Bois de INIoncel, and notwithstanding 
their spirited resistance with rifle and macliine gun fire they were 
thrown north and northeastward across tlie lioison. From the 
heights beyond the stream the hostile artillery boml)arded our vic- 
torious lines, shelling the territory as far back as the Brandeville 
heights. Lieutenant Colonel AVest and Captain Cowart occupied 
Remoiville with the second battalion about 7:35 that evening, while 
the third battalion cleaned up Bois Moncel and took possession of 
railroad yards and engineer and ordnance dimips worth probably a 
million dollars. A patrol from Company G under Lieutenant Wil- 
liam X. Ross advanced on Louppy and took that town with its great 
old chateau. Thirty-eight civilians were liberated. Our men could 
not fully occupy the town because enemy machine guns on the hill 
beyond the river swept the northern portions of the village. With 
Company K, however, Louppy was cleaned out. In approaching 
Jametz, Captain Colwin's first battalion had to wade one stream 
breast-deep and then swim the Loison in the face of the hostile fire. 
Clothes were frozen in the cold night air, but by 9 p. m. of Novem- 
ber 9th the town was entered and eighty-five civilians were set free. 

The Sixth Infantry followed the Eleventh as support. Lieu- 
tenant Colonel Hodges had taken up his duties as lieutenant colonel 
of the regiment and Captain Richard Wightman led the second bat- 
talion up the Brandeville-Remoiville road under heavy shelling to 
support the Eleventh. The forces reached Remoiville about mid- 
night, with only light casualties from the shell-fire. The 128tli 
Infantry had passed from the control of the Fifth Division that day 
when the Thirty-second Division relieved the Fifteenth French 
Division on the line Breheville-Damvillers. 

The advance of the Tenth Brigade was ended. The speed of its 
attack had carried the Division front eighteen kilometers east of the 
Meuse, the farthest eastward point reached by the American Army 
at the time of the Armistice. It was necessary to wait until the 
division on our right could come up and until the Ninth Brigade 
could complete its difficult task of conquering the Foret de Woevre, 
and bring its line abreast. Moreover, the men were tired from the 
long marches and hard fighting and needed a little breathing spell 
and a chance to pull themselves together. Consequently, General 
Ely confirmed General Malone's order that no further advance be 
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preparations for a renewal of the attack eastward toward Longuyon 
be fully made in antieijjation of subsequent orders. 

Companies L and 31 of the Sixty-first, with four machine guns 
of Company B of the Fom-teenth, imder command of Captain 
Chester E. INIartin, had left Lion at daybreak of the 9th to seek out 
the enemy in the direction of INIouzay. jNIachine gun fire was en- 
countered in Bois de Lion, a couple of kilometers north of town. 
Nine Germans were killed and one made prisoner and the party 
proceeded northward, overcoming machine guns on the way and 
passing through artillery fire. 

The Boche had expected the Americans to attempt to cross the 
Meuse in the lowlands north of Sassey and had built their strongest 
defense system along and facing the river between Dun and INIouzay, 
where the Ninetieth Division was still west of the river. Thus when 
Captain Martin advanced up the Lion-Mouzay road he was striking 
the Germans in rear of their heavily wired front and was driving 
them northward parallel to and behind their lines of defense. The 
enemy was taken utterly unawares. As a German prisoner under 
examination said. "The Americans are such fools we never know 
where they are going to advance next." Some machine gunners 
picked their weapons up and turned them to the south wlien they 
discovered the Sixty-first advancing on them, but the majority re- 
tired toward Chateau Charmois and Mouzay. 

Chateau Charmois was taken after the lingering enemy had been 
routed. Those machine gunners who resisted made their last stand, 
for our men were not in a mood to stand trifling. Then the com- 
panies continued the advance outside our sector and attacked Mou- 
zay. After a brisk encounter a whole enemy battalion was driven 
out. By 1 :45 p. m. the two companies were in possession of the 
town. Thus was the east bank of the Meuse cleared of the enemy 
eleven kilometers north of tlie crossing of Clery-le-Petit. Outpost 
lines were established five hundred meters north and east of the vil- 
lage and a bridgehead for the crossing of the Ninetieth Division was 
secured. Companies I and K were sent up to Mouzay immediately 
with food for the seven hundred French civilians who were liberated 
by this action of ours outside our sector. 

The remainder of the Sixty-first marched up to Chateau Char- 
mois. Captain Olmstead's battalion turned east to penetrate the 
Foret de Woevre in the direction of Juvigny and Louppy. For 
three kilometers the march proceeded throughout tlie wet w^oods, 
interrupted only by frequent shelling of the roads. Search for 
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to be a jungle of thick trees, heavy iiiulerbriish and swamps with all 
trails knee-deep in mud. On approaching the hills probably a 
quarter of the way to Juvigny the battalion struck the enemy, meet- 
ing with heavy machine gun resistance. The forces halted and waited 
for daylight to continue the advance against the Boche, who evinced 
a wide-awake and spirited resistance. Every noise from our troops 
called fire from the German machine guns. The wireless detach- 
ment of the Ninth Field Signal Battalion, which had accompanied 
the leading battalion to keep brigade headquarters informed of the 
progress made, had six members of its platoon killed and its ap- 
paratus riddled with bullets when it attempted to send messages back 
that night. 

At daybreak of the 10th the first and second battalions of the 
Sixty-first resumed their attempts to get through Foret de Woevre. 
The Boche were strongly located in Bois de Chenois in the Nine- 
tieth's sector east of Mouzay, and every attempt of Captain Olm- 
stead's battalion to climb the heights subjected them to enfilading 
fire. Finally the battalion was deploj^ed facing north, in a line run- 
ning east and west, three to four kilometers from Mouzay. With 
this protection Major Stark's battalion was able to push on over the 
eastern hills two kilometers farther, undergoing heavy shelling and 
machine gun fire from the northern heights, where the enemy was 
making a determined stand along the Baalon-Louppj' road. About 
noon the third battalion moved up from Mouzay, having protected 
the crossing of the Ninetieth and turned the town over to that divi- 
sion. By night the Sixty-first was in liaison with the Ninetieth in 
Bois de Chenois and the Sixtieth in the eastern edge of Foret de 
Woevre. 

The Sixtieth had sent patrols into southern Foret de Woevre 
on the night of the 9th. About 1 a. m. of the 10th the first and third 
battalions moved forward along the very muddy forest road from 
Cote St. Germain toward Juvigny. The Boche seemed to have 
deserted the region, although his artillery jjlayed on the roads and 
impeded progress. At 6 o'clock the first battalion had advanced 
past Ferme de St. Dagobert, about half way across the wood. The 
march continued and the rear guards of the enemy were overtaken 
in the eastern portions of the woods, south of Bois de Juvigny, more 
than six kilometers from Cote St. Germain. The second battalion, 
which had been stationed in Bois de Bussy and Bois de Chenois as 
Division reserve, moved to Cote St. Germain, and in the afternoon 
joined the regiment. Then the Sixtieth attacked the Germans, driv- 







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ing them, after considerable fighting, from the Foret. Patrols went 
southeast to Louppy and gained contact with the Eleventh Infantry. 

In the Tentli Brigade sector no forward movement beyond the 
line Jametz, Remoiville, Louj^py was made on the 10th, as heretofore 
stated. The ground nortli of the Loison was hilly and reconnaissance 
patrols from the Eleventh and Sixth found the German machine 
guns and snipers well fortified there. Any advance necessitated 
crossing the open ground between river and hills under the cross- 
fire of the enemy. Success would be possible only with concerted 
action on right and left Hanks, so the forces waited until neighbor- 
ing units could come up. 

After reaching Remoiville at midnight of the 9th the second 
battalion of the Sixth had pushed southeast up the road to Jametz. 
The whole march was exposed to the fire of the enemj' and Company 
H, leading, spent the night cleaning out machine gun nests. On 
the morning of the 10th Captain AViglitman moved into Jametz and 
began the organization of the point of the right flank of the Division. 
Comjiany G held the north of the town; Company H was on the 
east; Company F was south; Companj' E formed the support. 
Major Leonard, who had recovered from his bullet wound received 
west of Bois des Kappes, was back in command of the third battalion 
in Bois Moncel. Captain Keiser had the first battalion in Bois de 
Jametz, protecting the right flank. The Thirtj^-second Division five 
kilometers in the rear was slowly fighting its way up past Breheville. 

The whole area through which the Fiftli Division was moving- 
forward to solidify its positions after the swift advance of the 9th 
of November was heavil}- shelled by the German artillery. Division 
Headquarters moved to IVIurvaux, Xinth Brigade to Lion-devant- 
Dun and Tenth Brigade to Brandeville. The Thirteenth INIachine 
Gun Battalion reached Bois de Remoiville as part of the Division 
reserve just in time to run into a bombardment which continued 
steadily throughout the last twenty-four hours of the war. Captain 
Harry Frazer, Q. M. C. ; Captain George F. Dashiell of the 
Eleventh and Second Lieutenants Chester W. Buchanan and Willie 
Grigsby of the Sixth were killed by enemy shrapnel. During that 
last day the Sixth Infantry suffered 142 casualties from shelling. 

Wlien General Malone moved to Brandeville Lieutenant 
Colonel Hodges went forward to establish an advance P. C. for the 
Sixth. A spot was selected next tlie railroad bank southeast of Bois 
Moncel and Lieutenant Colonel Hodges took up his station there 
with Lieutenant Hayes, the artillery liaison officer, and his runners. 
The Boche artillery had the spot under observation and evidently 




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well located, for shells drojjped all around, now over, now short. 
The fire came from north of Renioiville and was nearly parallel to 
the railroad. Bursts just across the tracks threw mud over the spot 
called a P. C. and machine gunners beyond Jametz added to the 
warmth by sending over an occasional vollej\ A man whose curi- 
osity was not to be satisfied j^eeped over the embankment to see what 
he could see. A bullet struck his helmet and sent him spinning to 
the ground. He got up ruefully rubbing his head and feeling to see 
whether it was still there, but perfectly content to sit thereafter in 
the shelter of the till. 

The shells continued to "fall with regularity and precision, and 
tinally the artilleryman's arguments convinced the colonel that only 
a slight variation in deflection, easily within the probable error of the 
German battery, might wijje out the P. C. and the whole party. 
The P. C. was moved just in time to the south edge of the wood; a 
few minutes later a shell burst in the vacated spot. But even the new 
location was not safe. Colonel Hunt and his headcjuarters moved 
up. Lieutenant Colonel Hodges had just gone forward to estab- 
lish another advance P. C. in Jametz when a shell struck near the 
regimental party and killed Captain SaniucI M. Sowerbutts, the 
adjutant. 

Oil account of the impassable condition of the roads through the 
Foret de Woevre, General Castner sent his trains around the south 
borders of the woods, over tlie I>ion-Louppy road, to meet the fight- 
ing men after they completed their conquest of the forest and to re- 
vive them with good, hot food. The trains ran into the heavy and 
accurate shelling that the Boche were laying on the roads all day of 
the 10th, and six men wei-e killed. ]Many animals were lost and the 
trains had to remain halted until darkness came. Enemy aviators 
were directing their fire, circling low over the routes. A wagoner of 
the Sixtieth reached for his rifle and took a shot at one of the planes. 
Evidently the shot disturl)ed the composure of the flyer, for he dived 
down on the oft'ending wagoner and riddled him with machine gun 
fire as the plane sped past. 

Company E of the Seventh Engineers, under Lieutenant Men- 
denliall, constructed on the night of the 10th a wagon bridge across 
the Loison ri\'er at Louppy. Stringers, flooring and braces were 
lashed into place across the fifty-foot stream in the darkness — lashed, 
because the slightest sounds of hammering brought heavy bursts of 
fire from the enemy machine guns and snipers across the valley not 
four hundred meters away. Another bridge was built at Jametz by 
platoons of Company C of the same regiment under Master Engi- 










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neers Tobin and Sheerin. Lieutenant K. C. ]\Iillspaugli, originally 
in command of the platoons, was killed by shell-fire at 2 a. ji. on the 
nth. During the advance from the Meuse to the Loison the Engi- 
neers had been busily engaged in opening up roads, the second 
battalion of the Seventh operating in the sector of the Ninth Brigade 
and the first battalion in the sector of the Tenth Brigade. Morning 
of the 11th found Comijany D in I>ouppy, Company C at Jametz. 
Companies A, E and F between Louppy and Brandeville, and Com- 
pany B at Brandeville putting the light railway material at that place 
in shape for forwarding supplies. Kegimental Ileachpiarters spent 
the last twenty-fom- hours of the war in Brandeville and it was here 
on the afternoon of the 10th that a direct hit on the headquarters 
baggage wagon placed l)attle scars on the Regimental Standards. 

For November 11th it was i)lanned to push on toward JNIontmedy 
and Longuyon. In the early hours of the morning the Sixtieth In- 
fantry, with Company M in the van and opposing some of the 
enemy's best troops, drove the last Boche from out Bois de Juvigny. 
The Sixty-first l)rought its lines up to the northern edges of the 
Foret de Woevre, still protecting its left flank back to Bois de 
Chenois, where liaison joined the Fifth and Ninetieth. 

A heavy fog lay over the valley of the I>oison and prevented the 
Tenth Brigade from beginning their attack against the strongly held 
hills ahead of them. A^^len at o'clock the sun dispersed the fog, 
infantrymen and machine gunners of the Eleventh Infantry were 
crawling forward toward the Boche machine-gun nests prcAiously 
located. Colonel Peck had carefully prepared his attack. A unit of 
the Chemical Warfare Service was in position ready to assist at the 
given signal. But the fog lifted and the Germans discovered all 
these preparations. 

Consternation reigned in the enemy's ranks. Immediately a 
white flag was waved and a man came forward from the opposing 
lines. He was an officer and he s[)oke good English. T^i)on lieing 
conducted to Colonel Peck he exclaimed. "My God, Sir, what are you 
doing? Don't you know the Ai-mistice goes into effect at 11 o'clock?" 

"No; is that so!" replied Colonel Peck. "Then that sjjoils all my 
schemes!" And just at that moment came the radio message from 
General INIalone. "Armistice at 11 o'clock. All flghting called off." 

Thus when hostilities ended the Ninth Brigade was ready to 
storm Juvigny and the Tenth Brigade was feeling out the enemy 
bey(Mid the I^iison. The troops halted and remained on their lines 
of farthest advance. The men of the Red Diamond were holding an 
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Louppy and along the furtlier edges of the Foret de Woevre — 
eighteen kilometers from the original crossings of the Meuse at 
Brieiilles and Clery-le-Petit, five kilometers in advance of the division 
on the left and two kilometers beyond the division on the right. 

Ill 

The glorious achievement of the Fifth Division can best be 
recorded in the words that INIajor General Ely addressed to his vic- 
torious soldiers in General Orders on the day the Armistice ended 
hostilities : 

"It is with pride and pleasure that the Division Commander 
calls the attention of the Division to General Orders No. 41, Third 
Corps, of November 9th, 1918, wherein the Corps Commander cites 
the Fifth Division for 'Forcing, against the enemy in position, a 
crossing of the River ^Nleuse near Dun and near BrieuUes, ])uilding 
bridges and swimming the river in the face of machine gun and 
artillery fire and in advancing some nine kilometers in the enemy's 
territory to the vicinity of Brandeville. This action not only uncov- 
ered the left flank of the Seventeenth French Corps and enabled that 
Corps to advance, but broke the line of resistance of the German 
Army, and, by turning its position on the east bank of the Meuse, 
compelled its withdrawal; and a letter of November 11, 1918, from 
the Chief of Staff. First Army, A. E. F., to the Commanding Gen- 
eral, Third Corps. A. E. F., wherein he states; 'The Army Com- 
mander has noticed with great pleasure and appreciation the excellent 
work of your Corps in crossing the Meuse River and clearing the 
heights to the east of the to^Mi of Dun-sur-Meuse. He appreciates 
fully the difficulties involved in this problem and therefore, realizes 
that the results attained reflect great credit on your Corps and the 
divisions included therein.' 

"The Fifth Division alone forced tlie crossing and establislied the 
bridgehead. It was afterwards joined for a few days by a regiment 
of the Thirty-second Division. For two days and nights the Division 
held a front of twenty kilometers against the enemy on its front and 
both flanks. Not content with this, it went out of its sector on the 
north and took the toTvai of Mouzay and turned it over to the Ninetieth 
Division. On the south, it went out of its sector and took Vilosnes, 
enabling the French Division on its right to cross the river. 

"In the thirty days preceding the Armistice, this Division was 
seriously engaged imder shell, rifle and machine gun fire twenty- 
seven days. In tlie past two weeks, no day has passed that some 




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town, wood, or hill has not been wrested from the enemy. In suc- 
cession, the following were captured: Bois des Rappes, Aincreville, 
Bois de Babiemont, Clery-le-Grand, Clery-le-Petit, Brieulles, Doul- 
eon, Dun-sur-Meuse, Liny, range of hills east of the Meuse forming 
the bridgehead, Vilosnes, INIilly, Lion, Murvaux, Fontaines, Chateau 
Charmois, iNIouzay, Brandeville, Foret de Woevre, Jametz, Remoi- 
ville, Loupjjy. A penetration of twenty kilometers into the enemy's 
line was made, wresting from him one hundred and ninety square 
kilometers of territory, and on announcement of the Armistice the 
Division had a front of thirteen kilometers, being five kilometers in 
advance of troops on its left and two kilometers beyond troops on its 
right. 

"Thirty-seven cannon, four hundred and sixty-one machine 
guns, and over nine hundred prisoners were captured. However, 
what the Division Commander wishes most to congratulate the Divi- 
sion upon is its untiring, uncomplaining tenacity of jjurpose in its 
constant driving at the enemy in spite of fatigue and shortage of 
rations, being wet from swimming the river and canal, or wading the 
swamp of the Foret de Woevre. This is a brilliant example of ^vhat 
the American soldier can do in an emergency when he must go on 
to the utmost extent of his power. The Division Commander is proud 
of the work of the Division. jVo division could have accomjjlished 
more, and every member of the command should be proud to belong- 
to a division which has so brilliantly ended its record in the greatest 
war the world has known." 

In General Orders General Ely cited each of his brigades that 
had contributed so much to the success of the American Army and 
the Allied cause: 

"It is with pride and pleasure that the Division Commander 
desires to make of record the gallant conduct of the Tenth Brigade, 
Brigadier General Paul B. ]\Ialone, commanding, together with the 
uncomplaining tenacity of purpose shown in the recent operations of 
this brigade in the difficult crossing of the Meuse under heavy artil- 
lery and machine gun fire and the subsequent capture of Hills 200 
and 228, Liny, the Bois de Chatillon, Murvaux, Fontaines, Vilosnes, 
Brandeville, Jametz, Remoiville and Louppy. 

"In these operations under the stress of severe weather condi- 
tions and confronted with difficult natural obstacles tenaciously de- 
fended, the brigade forged on day by day capturing men, cannon 
and machine guns until the Armistice put an end to its progress. 

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256 History of the Fifth Division 

brigade so gallantly and ably led and so forceful and dashing in 
attack." 

The Ninth Brigade citation was: 

"It is with pride and jjleasure that the Division Conmiander 
desires to make of record the gallant conduct of the Ninth Brigade, 
Brigadier General J. C. Castner, commanding, in crossing the Meuse 
and capturing the important positions and strongholds of Dun-sur- 
Meuse, Milly, Lion-devant-Dun. Chamois Chateau, Mouzay, Cote 
St. Germain, and the Foret de Woevre. 

"A spirit of fearlessness, coupled with tactical leadership, was 
displayed that will ever be a shining mark in the annals of the Fifth 
Division. 

"For many days the brigade battled against an enemy who en- 
deavored tenaciously to hold positions, the terrain of which afforded 
every advantage of defense. Undaunted by difficulties of attack, the 
brigade pushed on under the withering fire of machine guns and 
artillery. The fortitude and gallantry displayed by the entire bri- 
gade reflects the greatest credit u])on it and the division." 

Those sixteen last days of fighting had been less bloody than the 
eleven days of bitter struggling in and around Bois des Rappes; the 
Red Diamond was driving a beaten enemy from out one strongly 
fortified position to another, and gains in groimd, prisoners and ma- 
terial were great. The Fifth Dixision's casualties for the last two 
weeks were 4.57 killed, 1,520 wounded, 127 missing and 26 captured. 
Ten Cxcrman officers and 622 men had been taken, while the revised 
list of captured material included nine ])ieces of heavy artillery, 
thirty-five pieces of light artillery, forty-four trench mortars, 677 
machine guns and 1,135 rifles. After the Ninth Brigade had ad- 
vanced five and a half kilometers in clearing the territoiy west of the 
river the two brigades abreast drove the Ilun east of the Meuse an- 
other eighteen kilometers, making a total sweep of twenty-three and 
a half kilometers and covering an extent of nearly two hundred 
squaT-e kilometers. One officer had won the Medal of Honor and 
nineteen officers and fifty-one enlisted men had won the Distinguished 
Service Cross for their gallantry in action. Eight officers and over 
a hundred and fifty men were cited in Division General Orders. 

Since the first introduction into the trenches in June the Divi- 
sion as a whole had been in the line a hundred and three days of the 
hundred and fifty. Total casualties amounted to approximately 
10,000. Eighty-fom- officers and 1,691 enlisted men were killed, and 
died of wounds, 310 officers and 6,982 enlisted men wounded, 2 of- 
ficers and 254 men missing and 60 men captured. Total prisoners 



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taken in all operations were 2,368, including 51 officers, 2,316 men 
and 1 woman. The Division's total advance amounted to thirty-five 
kilometers, covering an area of two lumdred and twenty square kilo- 
meters. German material captured included 25 pieces of heavy 
and 72 pieces of light artillery, 74 trench mortars, 802 machine guns, 
1,68.5 rifles, and vast quantities of ammunition and war stores of 
every sort. 



258 History of the Fifth Division 

ENLISTED MEN KILLED IN ACTION 
SECOND PHASE MEUSE-ARGONNE OPERATIONS 



SIXTIETH INFANTRY 



Bn. S^'t. Maj. James A. Bradley, Hq. Co. 

I'vt. Floyd Brown, Hq. Co. 

Mech. Bernard F. Canniff, Hq. Co. 

Pvt. Roy Silbough, Hq. Co. 

Pvt. Benjamin Boyce, M. G. Co. 

Pvt. Cari W. Neff, M. G. Co. 

Pfc. James W. Arrowood, Sup. Co. 

I.st Sgt. Edward P. Beck, Sup. Co. 

Pvt. Jeremiah Walls, Su)i. Co. 

Pfc. Fred I.ingenfelser, Med. Det. 
*Pvt. Walter August, Co. A. 

Pvt. John Bascom, Co. A. 

Sgt. Earl S. Parkinson, Co. A. 

Pvt. John M. Porinski, Co. A. 

Pvt. Phillip S. Carlton, Co. B. 

Pvt. Joseph Devers, Co. C. 

Pvt. Bernard L. Armstrong, Co. D. 

Pvt. Rudy Canup, Co. D. 

Corp. Hermane Carter, Co. D. 

Pvt. Anthony Chuher, Co. D. 
*Pvt. Winslow Dickson, Co. D. 

Corp. John Frasco, Co. D. 

Pfc. John Mathews, Co. D. 
*Pvt. Joseph P. O'Birne, Co. D. 

Pvt. Donald Wilkerson, Co. D. 

Pvt. James W. Jenkins, Co. E. 

Pvt. Adolph T. Nagel, Co. E. 

Pvt. George P. O'Driscoll, Co. E. 

Corp. Clarence Voss, Co. E. 

Corp. Robert F. Warren, Co. E. 

Pvt. Oscar Alamrode, Co. F. 



Pvt. George Bloch, Co. F. 

Pvt. Morris L. Metliz, Co. F. 

Pvt. Patrick O'Connell, Co. F. 

Pvt. Clarence Hawartli, Co. G. 

Sgt. Tioti Jankowski, Co. G. 

Sgt. Emil F. Niedman, Co. G. 

Pvt. Raymond Rockwell, Co. G. 

Pvt. Orville N. Stover, Co. G. 
*Corp. Harry W. Anderson, Co. H. 

Mech. Frederick Benzing, Co. H. 

Pvt. Zigmont Chcresko, Co. H. 

Corp. John B. Klebe, Co. H. 

Pvt. Charley C. Moss, Co. H. 
*Pvt. William F. Sliea, Co. H. 

Pvt. Frank P. Costello, Co. I. 

Pvt. Arthur Daminas, Co. I. 

Pvt. John Fift, Co. I. 

Pvt. Harry R. Henz, Co. I. 

Pvt. Samuel Schwartz, Co. I. 

Corjj. William Trapp, Co. I. 
*Pvt. James Callahan, Co. L. 
*Pvt. Robert Hunter, Co. L. 

Pvt. Elmer J. McCann, Co. I>. 

Pvt. Joe Aneen, Co. M. 

Pvt. Thomas Doty, Co. M. 

Pvt. Antonio Garanillo, Co. M. 

Pvt. William O'Rourke, Co. M. 
*Sup. Sgt. Alexander Ruddock, Co. M. 

Pvt. Adolph Skivnont, Co. M. 

Pvt. Edward A. Wade, Co. M'. 

Pvt. David Yazza, Co. M. 



SIXTY-FIRST INFANTRY 



*Pvt. Stanley GoliUn, Hq. Co. 

Pvt. Albert E. Gil)Son, M. G. Co. 
♦Pvt. Peter Lchr, M. G. Co. 

Sgt. Joseph M. Sliedlack, M. G. Co. 

Pvt. Albert G. Valiani, M. G. Co. 

Pvt. Frank C. Viall, Sup. Co. 

Pfc. Fred I,. Bloom, Med. Det. 
*Pvt. George Bosley, Co. A. 

Pvt. Hernert E. Donnoe, Co. A. 

Pvt. Homer J. Hall, Co. A. 

Pvt. Louis F. Krezanosky, Co. A. 

Corp. Clarence E. Leuthe, Co. A. 
*Pvt. Dominic Matarrise, Co. A. 

Pvt. Joseph Sekarak, Co. A. 

Mech. Simeon Sidebottom, Co. A. 

Pvt. Steve Smakula, Co. A. 

Pvt. Guy Thomas, Co. A. 

Pvt. Russel H. Wood, Co. A. 

Pvt. Silverton Yusilaylika, Co. A. 

(*) Died of wounds. 



*Pvt. Giddio Altimonto, Co. B. 

Pvt. Hubert Heck, Co. H. 

Pvt. Floyd Carlton, Co. B. 

Pvt. Charles Conley, Co. B. 

Pvt. Homer Ewan," Co. B. 

Pvt. Floyd Hetzer, Co. B. 

Pvt. Michael A. Lambert, Co. B. 

Pvt. Oresta Lostumbo, Co. B. 
*Pfc. Lester Smith, Co. B. 

Pvt. Edward R. Stewart, Co. B. 

Pfc. Albert L. Wiley, Co. B. 
*Corp. Alfred Dessoir, Co. C. 

Pvt. Porter Harrison, Co. C. 

Pvt. Walter H. Heaton, Co, C. 

Pvt. John Ingram, Co. C. 

Pvt. Mike Janiecki, Co. C. 

Corp. Leo H. Ladds, Co. C. 

Pvt. Claude McKinney, Co. C. 

Pvt. John J. Mayer, Co. C. 



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SIXTY-FIRST IXFAXTUy— ConJiniicd 



Pvt. William Rozinski, Co. C. 

Pfc. Fred C. Russow, Co. C. 

Pvt. Theodore Shagon, Co. C. 

Pvt. Ernest E. Wolf, Co. C. 

Pvt. Walter R. Frazier, Co. D. 

Sgt. Willie Hargis, Co. D. 

Pvt. Anthony Lukatis, Co. D. 

Corp. Clarence Stokey, Co. D. 

Corp. Damon Swisher, Co. D. 

Pvt. Henry M. Tate, Co. D. 
*Sgt. Edgar F. Reed, Co. E. 
*Pvt. Allie Wellington, Co. E. 

Pvt. Allen Bunton, Co. F. 

Pvt. Russell Cahoe, Co. F. 

Corp. John H. Goldner, Co. F. 

Pvt. Charles S. Kirschman, Co. F. 

Sgt. Dennis McAuliflfe, Co. F. 

Pvt. Alhert L. Rappold, Co. F. 

Pvt. William H. Toner, Co. F. 

Pvt. Alliert Zwiefelhoefer, Co. F. 

Pfc. John Riehman, Co. G. 

Pvt. Elmer Albright, Co. H. 

Pvt. George Dougherty, Co. H. 

Pvt. William G. Geiger, Co. H. 

Pvt. .Andrew 



Pvt. Oscar L. McVollum, Co. H. 

Pvt. Felix Adzentoivich, Co. I. 

Pvt. John Callahan, Jr., Co. I. 
*Corp. Joseph J. Clinton, Co. I. 

Pfc. Harman J. Dietzold, Jr., Co. I. 

Pvt. Alexander Di Maiilo, Co. I. 

Pvt. Kenneth S. Gardner, Co. I. 

Pvt. Xormand A. Guillarmod, Co. I. 

Pvt. Edward Jablauski, Co. I. 

Corp. Raymond A. Lowe, Co. I. 
♦Pvt. John T. McNeil, Co. I. 
*Pvt. James H. Price, Co. I. 

Pvt. Angelo Reale, Co. I. 
*Corp. Jonas G. Reidenouer, Co. I. 

Pvt. Joseph J. Sorocho, Co. I. 

Pvt. James F. Timoney, Co. I. 

Pfc. James Hennessey, Co. K. 

Pvt. John A. Gerhauser, Co. K. 

Pvt. Giuseppe Micheluccio, Co. K. 
♦Pvt. Harold E. Price, Co. K. 

Pvt. Robert Smith, Co. K. 

Pvt. Timothy Whalen, Co. K. 

Pvt. Daniel E. Green, Co. L. 

Pvt. Edward Y. Moriarty, Co. M. 
Sieracki, Co. M. 



FOURTEEXTH MACHIXE GUN B.\TTALION 



Pfc. Xunze Gallo, Co. A. 
Pvt. Dale D. Maltice, Co. A. 



Sgt. Bartholomew O'Leary, Co. D. 
Pvt. Thomas O'Toole. 



SIXTH IXFAXTRY 



Pvt. Eevi F. Aker, Hq. Co. 
♦Pvt. Phillip N. Barry, Hq. Co. 

Pvt. Clarence M. Massicott, H(]. Co. 

Pvt. Xoah C. Berry, Co. A. 

Pvt. John Fry, Co.' A. 
♦Pvt. John Gamble, Co. .\. 

Pvt. Ellet T. Herbison, Co. A. 

-Mech. Luke L. Reiley, Co. A. 
♦Pfc. James H. Wade, Co. A. 

Pvt. Euclid M. Lemoine, Co. B. 

Pvt. Cam B. Meadows, Co. B. 

Pvt. James J. Nicholas, Co. B. 

Pvt. Morris T. Burnett, Co. C. 

Pvt. Loddie Eshee, Co. C. 

Pvt. Clarence E. Metz, Co. C. 

Pvt. Joseph Smith, Co. C. 
♦Corp. James J. Buckley, Co. D. 

Pvt. Herman Armstrong, Co. E. 
♦Corp. Robert B. Clifford, Co. E. 

Pvt. Fines B. Jones, Co. E. 

Pvt. Hubert Ledford, Co. E. 

Pvt. Lewis Maltese, Co. E. 

Pvt. Victor Mauro, Co. E. 

Pfc. Clarence Null, Co. E. 

Pvt. Amedio Pastore, Co. E. 

Pvt. Arthur Pelo, Co. E. 

(♦) Died of wounds. 



Pvt. Frank D. Perrizo, Co. E. 

Pvt. Arthur Phillips, Co. E. 

Pvt. Martin Ployhort, Co. E. 

Pvt. Miles A. Renninger, Co. E. 

Corp. Charlie Roberts, Co. E. 

Corp. Fred E. Seidner, Co. E. 

I'vt. Joseph A. Arceneaux, Co. F. 

Pvt. Andy S. Brown, Co. F. 

Pvt. Peter Dienes, Co. F. 
♦Pvt. Woodford Lasater, Co. F. 

Corp. Arlie A. McCollum, Co. F. 

Pfc. John Mit.skus, Co. F. 

Corp. Guiseppe Palma, Co. F. 

Pvt. Leonard Schaust, Co. F. 

Pvt. Charles Setz, Co. F. 
♦Pvt. Thomas V. Sharp, Co. F. 

Pvt. Richie Stall, Co. F. 

Pvt. Anthony De Fabbia, Co. G. 
'Pvt. Don V." Harper, Co. G. 

Pvt. Thomas B. Irl)y, Co. G. 

Pvt. John F. Mack, Co. G. 

Pvt. Roland C. Minton, Co. G. 

Pvt. Vernie Russell, Co. G. 

Pfc. Daniel h. Thompson, Co. G. 

Sgt. Myron Watt. Co. G. 

Pvt. Mike Balhitis, Co. H. 



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SIXTH INFANTRY— ConMnMed 



Pvt. Dun Ballard, Co. H. 
Pfc. Amor Cunningham, Co. H. 
Pvt. Harry Gentil, Co. H. 
Pvt. Louis Ro.se, Co. H. 
•Pvt. Augu,stin Santueci, Co. H. 
Pvt. Charles F. Bond, Co. I. 
Pfc. Curtis Conlcy, Co. I. 
Pvt. Charles Culp, Co. I. 
Pvt. Clitus Curd, Co. I. 
Pvt. Richard B. Gunter, Co. I. 
Pvt. Joseph Hedges, Co. I. 
Pvt. Jesse Saunders, Co. I. 
Pvt. Joseph Kastorevg, Co. K. 

I'vt. 



Corp. William MiUigan, Co. K. 
Pvt. John H. Aubrey, Co. L. 
Pvt. David Blair, Co. L. 
Pvt. William T. Chappell, Co. L. 
Pvt. James F. P. Jackson, Co. L. 
Mech. Adolph Lachowitz, Co. L. 
Pvt. Steve Bruce Maddox, Co. I,. 
*Pvt. Clenn Mosher, Co. L. 
Pvt. Edward J. Olmieni, Co. L. 
Pvt. Lloyd T. Smith, Co. L. 
Pvt. George F. Furst, Co. M. 
Pvt. Joe Phelan, Co. M. 
Pvt. Paschael Price, Co. M. 
Eiiijl ZinunerMUin, Co. M. 



ELEVENTH INFANTRY 



Pvt. Roliert Blancy, Htj. Co. 

Pvt. Abraham L. De Walt, Hq. Co. 

Pvt. John Froesch, Hq. Co. 

Pfc. Peter Georgess, Hq. Co. 

Pvt. Garbrandt Haase, Hq. Co. 

Corp. Fred Lundgrcn, Hq. Co. 

Sgt. Willard Robinson, Hq. Co. 

Pfc. George L. Stauffer, Hq. Co. 
*Pvt. John S. Thompson, Hq. Co. 

Corp. Josepli T. Kennedy, M. G. Co. 

Pvt. Arthur Marshall, M. G. Co. 

Pvt. Byron A. Pophani, M. G. Co. 

Pvt. Harry Sellard, M. G. Co. 
*Pvt. Fielding V. Meeks, Med. Det. 

1st Sgt. Harry W. Bock, Co. A. 

Pvt. Grover C. Butler, Co. A. 

Pvt. Elisha Carr, Co. A. 

Pvt. Harry Davey, Co. A. 

Pvt. Abraham East, Co. A. 

Pvt. Addison Funk, Co. A. 
*Pvt. Elijah F. Graham, Co. A. 

Sgt. Joseph Kolar, Co. A. 

Pvt. Thomas Mackesey, Co. A. 

Pvt. Denver Bailey, Co. B. 

Pvt. James Carpenter, Co. B. 

Pvt. Alexander Denlak, Co. B. 

Pvt. Chester Freese, Co. B. 

Pvt. James E. Henley, Co. B. 

Pvt. George Hogan, Co. B. 
•Pvt. Carl J. Hokel, Co. B. 

Pvt. William Holda, Co. B. 
*Pvt. Horace Landruin, C'l. B. 

Pvt. Charles Narde, Co. B. 

Pvt. WiUiam Rose, Co. B. 

Corp. Boyd Stoneburner. Co. B. 

Sgt. J. P. Burnbow, Co. B. 

Pvt. Stephen C. Allison, Co. C. 

Sgt. Harry P. Hickey, Co. C. 

Pvt. James H. Helton, Co. C. 

Pvt. Walter O'Boyle, Co. C. 

Pvt. Joseph Paleziii, Co. C. 

Pvt. Nazerina Primerano, Co. C. 

(*) Died of wounds. 



*Pvt. Edward L. Sanders, Co. C. 

Pfc. Luther Evans, Co. D. 

Pvt. William H. Eager, Co. D. 

Pvt. Elmo Faulkner, Co. D. 

Pvt. Joel B. Findley, Co. D. 

Pvt. Buenie Foelkerson, Co. D. 

Cook Henry Fultz, Co. D. 

Corp. Thomas Gallagher, Co. D. 

Pvt. Arthur Y. Mann, Co. D. 

Pvt. Harry Plasy, Co. D. 

Pvt. Carl H. Schrader, Co. D. 

Pvt. Edward Stamp, Co. D. 

Pvt. Daniel Bentchyard, Co. E. 

Pvt. Harry Bovvers, Co. E. 
*Pvt. James W. Crigler, Co. E. 
*Pvt. Harry G. Lees, Co. E. 

Sgt. Clyde Mainwarring, Co. E. 

Corp. Edward J. Mescher, Co. E. 

Pvt. Klaman Pessin, Co. E. 

Pvt. John J. Stufflet, Co. E. 

Pvt. George H. Taggart, Co. E. 

Pvt. William Young, Co. E. 
*Pvt. Ernest Benion, Co. F. 

Pvt. Carl L. Bennett, Co. F. 

Pvt. Albert Bonnickinson, Co. F. 

Pvt. Fred O. Huglies, Co. F. 

Pfc. John Reininger, Co. F. 

Pvt. Morris Birman, Co. G. 

Mech. Charlie C. Brower, Co. G. 

Sgt. Matt Koslowski, Co. G. 

Pvt. Andrew Paul, Co. G. 

Pvt. Willie F. Smitli. Co. G. 

Pvt. John W. Steffey, Co. G. 

Pvt. Herman Timmcr, Co. G. 
•Pvt. John E. Wines, Co. G. 

Pvt. Mario J. Besso, Co. H. 

Pvt. Andrew M. Chanios, Co. H. 

Pvt. Nicholis Hagenandalakis, Co. 

Pvt. Hubert Hautman, Co. H. 

Pfc. Konstanillo Kountakis, Co. H. 

Pvt. Pitman Mills, Co. H. 

Corp. William J. Gardner, Co. I. 



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*Pvt. Arthur Gibson, Co. I. 
*Pvt. Michael Herbrand, Co. I. 

Sgt. Arthur Hilison, Co. I. 

Pvt. Herbert Hite, Co. I. 

Pvt. Robert Hyland, Co. I. 

Pvt. William lUg, Co. I. 

Pvt. Vito Pesarcsi, Co. I. 

Pvt. Johnny J. Ro.st, Co. I. 

Corp. Joseph Sarlo, Co. I. 

Corp. John S. Sliva, Co. I. 

Pfc. James Strasser, Co. I. 

Pvt. Baron Bartholomew, Co. 

Corp. Cleveland S. Blank, Co 

Corp. Raymond Carpenter. Co. 

Sgt. Charles Cline, Co. K. 

Pvt. Galje Covington, Co. K. 

Pvt. Thomas Cunimings, Co. K. 

Pvt. James C. Davis, Co. K. 

Pvt. Noah A. Dickson, Co. K. 

Pvt. George F. Doyle, Co. K. 

Pvt. John W. Estes, Co. K. 



Corp. Zachary Fuiten, Co. K. 

Pvt. James A. Gavigan, Co. K. 

Pvt. C. A. Haun, Co. K. 

Pvt. Houston Lang, Co. K. 

Pvt. Michel O'Donnell, Co. K. 

Pvt. Jesse Powell, Co. K. 

Pvt. Newton P. Powell. Co. K. 
*Pvt. Jacob Sauter, Co. K. 

Sgt. Earl Wakeland, Co. K. 

Pvt. Owen Williams, Co. K. 

Pvt. John Kovalaski, Co. L. 
K. Pvt. Agacia Kov.servich, Co. L. 

K. Pvt. Harold R. Lozier, Ci>. L. 

Pvt. Charles McClaud, Co. L. 

Sgt. John J. Maloney, Co. L. 

Pvt. Walter H. Miguel, Co. L. 

Pvt. Gilbert Ratcliff, Co. L. 

Pvt. Thomas J. Wade, Co. I>. 
*Pvt. Godfrey Allingham, Co. M. 

Pvt. Antonio Ferise, Co. M. 

Pvt. Riderick Miller, Co. M. 
Pvt. Asa Kager, Co. M. 



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Pfc. Linn Hough, Co. A. 
Pvt. Henry Rosenberg, Co. B. 
Sgt. Ralph L. Coffman, Co. B. 
Pvt. Ernest J. Ditto, Co. B. 
Pvt. Benjamin Smith, Co. B. 
Pvt. David H. Barry, Co. C. 
Pvt. Conrad Carlin, Co. C. 



Pvt. William E. Dew, Co. C. 
Corp. Eugene A. Egan, Co. C. 
Corp. William Kenninger, Co. C. 
Sgt. Cliarles W. Pliillips, Co. C. 
Pvt. Adolph W. Staab, Co. C. 
Pvt. William A. Watterson, Co. C. 
Pfc. Nicholas H. Williams, Co. C. 



Pvt. Frederick .\. Miller, Co. D. 



SEVENTH ENGINEERS 



*Pfc. Dean Butcher, Hq. Co. 
•Sgt. Albert S. Lane, Co. B. 

Corp. Harold L. McNew, Co. B. 

Pvt. Ocia L. Walker, Co. B. 

Pvt. Charles W. Frederick, Co. C. 



Cook Arthur E. Glover, Co. C. 

Wag. Artie H. Gray, Co. D. 
•Pvt. Swan O. Peterson, Co. E. 
*Sgt. Albert Chavat, Co. F. 
*Pfc. David A. Brown, Co. F. 



THIRTEENTH MACHINE GUN BATTALION 



Pvt. Arthur Erickson, Co. A. 
Pvt. Thomas P. McCole, Co. A. 



Wag. Robert E. Lagrone, Co. B. 
Pvt. Nick O'Daniels, Co. B. 



NINTH FIELD SIGNAL BATTALION 



Pvt. Gunnar K. Cassell. 
Pvt. Hugh O. Davis. 
*Pvt. Irving L. Graves. 



Corp. Dan E. Lancaster. 
Corp. Louis Monroe. 
Corp. Karl R. Montoux. 
Pfc. Hiram Williams. 



(*) Died of wounds. 



262 History of the Fifth Division 

BATTALION AND HIGHER COMMANDERS IN FIFTH DIVISION 

IN SECOND PHASE ARGONNE-MEUSE OPERATION 

Major General Hanson E. Ely, Commanding Division. 
Captain Arthur P. Watson, Aide de Camp. 

GENERAL STAFF 

Colonel Clement A. Trott, Chief of Staff. 

Lieutenant Colonel Stephen C. Reynolds, Assistant Chief of Staff, G-1. 
Lieutenant Colonel Herbert Parsons, Assistant Chief of Staff, (i-2. 
Lieutenant Colonel Ralph W. Kinghan, Assistant Cliief of Staff, G-3. 

PRINXIPAL STAFF OFFICERS 

Colonel Robert H. Pierson, Division Surgeon. 

Lieutenant Colonel Gilbert M. Allen, Division Maehine Gun Offieer. 

Lieutenant Colonel P. James Cosgrave, Division Judge Advocate. 

Lieutenant Colonel Alvin G. Gutensohn, Division Signal Officer. 

Lieutenant Colonel Charles MeaLs, Division Quarternuister. 

Lieutenant Colonel David P. Wood, Division Adjutant. 

Major Jacob C. R. Peabody, Division Inspector. 

Captain Raymond Woodson, Division Ordnance Officer to November Cth. 

Major James Stewart, Division Ordnance Officer from November 7th. 

Major B. H. Namm, Division Gas Officer. 

Captain WiUard A. Knapp, Secretary to General Staff. 

NINTH INFANTRY BRIGADE 

Brigadier General Joseph C. Castner, Commanding brigade. 
First Lieutenant Rowland H. Peacock, Aide de Camp. 
Major Ray K. Chalfant, Brigade Adjutant. 

SIXTIETH INFANTRY 

Colonel Frank B. Hawkins, Commanding regiment. 

Major George R. Howitt, Couuuanding (irst liattalion. 

Ca])tain ,Tohn B. Warfield, Couuuanding second liattalion, killed November 3rd. 

Captain Frederic C. Dose, Ci'uuuanding second liatatlion, November 4-th to 5th. 

Captain Fred N. Roe, Commanding second battalion from Noveml)er (ith. 

Major Frederick A. Barker, Commanding third ))attalion. 

SIXTY-FIRST INFANTRY 

Colonel Phillip B. Peyton, Couuuanding regiment. 
Captain Merritt E. Olmstead, Commanding first liattalion. 
Major Alexander N. Stark, Commanding second liattalion. 
Lieutenant Colonel Lowe A. McClure, Commanding tliird battalion. 



FOURTEENTH MACHINE GUN BATTALION 

Major Jens A. Doe, Commanding liattalion to November Tih. 
Major Tom Fox, Commanding battalion from Novemlier 8th. 



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TENTH INFANTRY BRIGADE 

Brigadier General Paul B. Malone, Commanding brigade. 
Major George H. van de Steeg, Brigade Adjutant. 

SIXTH INFANTRY 

Colonel Henry J. Hunt, Commanding regiment. 

Captain Lawrence B. Keiser, Commanding first battalion. 

Lieutenant Colonel Courtney H. Hodges, Commanding second battalion to November 9th. 

Captain Richard M. Wightman, Commanding second battalion from November 9th. 

Captain Guy L. Hartman, Commanding third battalion to November 8th. 

Major Jolin W. Leonard, Commanding third battalion from November 9th. 

ELEVENTH INFANTRY 

Lieutenant Colonel R. John West, Commanding regiment to October 29th. 
Colonel Robert H. Peck, Commanding regiment from October 30th. 
Captain John F. Harris, Commanding first battalion to November 7th. 
Captain E. D. Colvin, Commanding first battalion from November 8th. 
Captain Walter C. Cowart, Commanding second battalion. 
Major Richard C. Birmingham, Commanding third battalion. 

FIFTEENTH MACHINE GUN BATTALION 
Major William M. Grimes, Commanding battalion. 

SEVENTH ENGINEERS 

Colonel Earl G. Paules, Commanding regiment. 
Major William M. Hoge, Jr., Commanding first battalion. 
Major Wyman R. Swan, Commanding second battalion. 
First Lieutenant Peter Murphy, Commanding train. 

THIRTEENTH MACHINE GUN BATTALION 
Major Walton H. Walker, Commanding battalion. 

NINTH FIELD SIGNAL BATTALION 
Major Dean B. Small, Commanding battalion. 

HEADQUARTERS TROOP 
Captain Carl U. Luers, Commanding troop. 

FIFTH DIVISION TRAINS 
Lieutenant Colonel Harry E. Comstock, Commanding trains. 

FIFTH SUPPLY TRAIN 
Major Oral E. Clark, Commanding train. 



264 History of the Fifth Division 

FIFTH AMMUNITION TRAIN 

Major Raymond Dickson, Commanding train. 

Captain Ryland D. Woodson, Commanding motor battalion. 

Captain Tasso H. Swartz, Commanding horsed battalion. 

FIFTH SANITARY TRAIN 

Lieutenant Colonel Carey J. Vaux, Commanding train. 
Major Frederic J. Quigley, Director of Field Hospitals. 
Captain James H. Quinn, Director of Ambulance Companies. 

FIFTH MILITARY POLICE 
Major William H. Gill, Commanding military police. 




Chapter VIII 



IN THE ARMY OF OCCUPATION 




HE enactment of the armistice did not mean for 
tlie Fifth Division the rehixation of vigilance in 
the shghtest. nor the cessation of preparedness to 
resume liostihties at a moment's notice. The 
enemy, however, seemed to consider the war at 
an end, and after 11 o'clock showed himself 
everywhere in front of our positions. The Ger- 
mans seemed curious to see these soldiers of ours 
wlio had ])eeii driving' them so hurriedly out of 
their long-held French territory, and oidy threats of making them 
prisoners of war kept tlie Hoche from persisting in their attempts at 
fraternization. One youthfid German wandered into our lines, sal- 
vaged himself an Ajnerican overseas cap and gazed in wonder at 
ever\^thing around him. retui-ning to his own people only when forced 
out by our guards. A German officer insisted on watering his horse 
in the Loison behind Jametz and desisted only on the stern ultimatum 
that he had just two minutes to clear out. 

The halt of the advance brought well-earned rest to the weary 
doughboys and permitted the trains to catch up with hot food and 
clean clothes. On November 12th the Sixth and Sixtieth took over 
the whole Division front. The Eleventh moved back to the old Ger- 
man barracks in Eois de Remoiville and on the 13th continued to 
Liny. The Sixty-first returned to Milly. Division Headcjuarters 
went to Lion and other units of the Division were assembled on the 
east side of the Meuse. 

The war was not over for the Sanitary Train. The wounded con- 
tinued to pass through their stations at Louppy, Brandeville, Mur- 
vaux, Milly and Dun during the remainder of the 11th. Except for 
the strange stillness of the ])ig guns it was hai-d to realize that the 
fighting was ended. INIore than 7,000 battle casualties, besides many 
hundreds of sick and injured, had been cared for by our ever- work- 
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tions. And now began an influx of another sort. Men who had 
fought on and undergone all kinds of hardships during the strenuous 
weeks, all the while suffering from diarrhea, broncliitis, grippe or 
slight wounds which went ignored while their services were so badly 
needed, now came in large numbers to the hospitals. 

Sick men were cared for in the ruined villages and men weak 
from privation and incessant toil were strengthened by quiet rest 
and ])lenty of nourishing hot food. Tlie troops had an opportunity 
to liathe and rid themselves of that "constant trench companion," the 
cootie. French clothing, although most always salvaged and reno- 
vated, was an unmeasurable relief after the torn, muddy uniforms 
which practically no one had removed even once in the past month. 

The Division was to have been marched back to the Nantillois 
area, but as the First Division was occupying that territory the 
Fiftli continued in its j^osition, relieved in the front lines by the 
Ninetieth and Thirty-second Divisions. A thorough police was 
made of the entire area. The Third Field Artillery Brigade buried 
all dead horses, salvaged artillery amiminition and took captured 
artillery materiel to the Division sahage diunp at Doulcon. The 
infantrymen and machine gunners of the Ninth and Tenth Brigades 
buried the dead in their old sectors, salvaged all United States and 
enemy military pro])erty and loaded it on the trucks of the Ammuni- 
tion Train to be hauled to Doulcon. Tlie work of feeding the French 
civilians who had been liberated in their villages and those who were 
already retm-ning througli the lines was carried out l)y the company 
kitchens. 

The American Third Army was being formed to follow up the 
withdrawing Germans and to become the Army of Occupation. The 
Third Corps became a part of the new army and its sector was taken 
over by the Fifth Corps, composed now of the Fifth and Ninetieth 
Divisions. The Eleventh Infantry moved back to the old front lines 
to occupy the Division's right half of the Corjis sector, from Louppy 
to A'^illers-les-Mangiennes. Guard posts were established on all the 
roads to control the movement of returning civilians and released 
prisoners of war, and each day officers' patrols went out to prevent 
disorders, depredation and destruction. Detachments were sent on 
to Si^incourt, Longuyon, Virton and Margut to receive persons and 
materiel turned over in accordance with the terms of the armistice. 

On November 22nd the forward movement of the Third Army 
began. Major General Ely, commanding the Fifth Division, was 
named as Commander of the Line of Communications. The Divi- 



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sion was included in the Scventli Coi-ps with the Eighty-ninth and 
Ninetieth Divisions, but was detached and placed under the direct 
orders of the Third Army Commander. JNIuch of the Red Diamond 
materiel had been turned over to the divisions that were to form the 
van of the Rhine-bound forces, but the Division began its move to 
the Longwy-Longuyon district on the 22nd. ITead(iuarters were 
established at Longuyon on the 28rd. By the 2.5tli the Division was 
established in the new area. The Sixth and Eleventh Infantry and 
the Thirteenth Machine (iun Battalion were at I^ongwy, where Gen- 
eral Malone assumed command of the First and Second Police 
Zones. The Sixtictli and Sixty-first Infantry, Seventh Engineers 
and the Trains were at I^onguyon. The Seventh Engineer Train 
and the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Machine Gun Battalions were 
still on the Meuse waiting for horse transportation, disposing of the 
Division's salvage and guarding property. 

The Sixth Infantry was selected to become the garrison of 
Treves, the gateway city of Germany, and on December 1st started 
to its post of honor, entering the enemy's country behind the advance 
guards of the First Division. Colonel Hunt became the military 
commander of the city, where the Sixth remained until February, 
1919. 

As the advance divisions cleared Luxembourg the elements of 
the Fifth moved on up along the line of communications. On 
November 27th Company M of the Sixty-first Infantry had marched 
to Hollerich, Luxembourg, for duty at Third Army Headquarters 
and on the iiOth the remainder of the regiment moved to Nieder- 
kerschen. The units of the Division were all engaged in guarding 
bridges and tunnels, enemy materiel depots, salvage dumps, a steel 
plant at Steinfort and in performing various other duties in south- 
eastern Belgium, southern lAixembourg, northeastern France and 
northwestern I^orraine in connection with maintaining the line of 
communications of our Army of Occupation. The Fifth Field 
Artillery Brigade rejtjined the Division on December 5th. 

Division Headquarters moved to Hollerich, on the outskirts of 
Luxembourg City on December 4th, then to Merl, nearby, on the 
11th. A final change was made to Esch-sur-Alzette on the 17th. 
On December 12th the Fifth Division was jjlaeed in the Sixth Corps 
of the Second Army, with the Seventh Division located in the 
Saizerais area of France, and the Thirty-third occupying that part 
of liUxembourg north of the city of Luxembourg. The various 
units of the Fifth Division moved up into the Grand Duchy during 




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the month of December, and when the year ended were stationed as 
follows : 

Division Headquarters Ksch-sur-Alzette. 

Headquarters Troop Eseh-sur-Alzette. 

Ninth Infantrj' Brigade Headquarters. .Esch-sur-Alzette. 

Sixtieth Infantry Esch, Bettemburg, Klein-Bettange, Sassenheini, 

Selanee (Belgium). 
Sixty-first Infantry Differdange, Pettange, Rodange, Mersch, Hondelange 

(Belgium), Musson (Belgium). 

Fourteenth Machine Gun Battalion Oberkorn, Aubange (Bclghim), Athus (Belgium). 

Tenth Infantry Brigade Headquarters. .Esch-sur-Ab.ette. 

Sixth Infantry Treves (Germany). 

Eleventh Infantry Schifflange, Mondercangc, E.sch, Treve.s (Germany). 

Fifteenth Machine Gun Battalion Bergem, Ehlange. 

Fifth Field Artillery Brigade Head- 
quarters Dudelange. 

Nineteenth Field Artillery Hesperange, Altzange, Fennange, Krauthem, Rocser. 

Twentieth Field Artillery Peppange, I.ivange. Bivange, Berchem, I.eudelange. 

Twenty-first Field Artillery Dudelange, Burange, Hellange. 

Seventh Engineers Rumelange. 

Thirteenth Machine Gun Battalion Budersberg. 

Ninth Field Signal Battalion Esch-sur-Alzette. 

Fifth Train Headquarters Esch-sur-Alzette. 

Fifth Supply Train Kayl, St. Nazaire (France) (Co. D on D. S.). 

Seventh Engineer Train Rumelange. 

Fifth Ammunition Train Bettemburg, I.ongwy area in France. 

Fifth Sanitary Train Dipach, Esch, Bettange, Longwy (France), Longuyon 

(France). 

Fifth Military Police Company Esch-sur-Alzette. 

Fifth Mobile Ordnance Repair Shop Bettemburg. 

Fifth Mobile Veterinary Section Huncherange. 

At Esch were also minor nnits: U. S. Army Post Office Xo. 
745, Sales Commissary Unit No. 302. Clothing T^nit Xo. 304, 
Laundry Unit No. 319. Service Park Unit Xo. 3-22, Machine Shop 
Truck Unit Xo. 393. At Steinbrucken were the Casual Detach- 
ment and Salvage Unit Xo. 301. The Remount Station was at 
Reckange. INIany guard detachments were located throughout the 
Divisional area in Luxemboiu-g. Belgium and France. 

The whole task of the Red Diamond was the guarding and main- 
taining of the line of communications of the Amei'ican Army of Occu- 
pation of Germany and at the same time keeping up its high standard 
of efficiency, discipline and morale for any possible move into the 
territory of the enemy. Training schedules were put into force in all 
units, with plenty of rest and recreation, including athletics and en- 
tertainments of eveiy sort. 

^^Hien the homeward movement of the American Expeditionary 
Forces began the Fifth Division began to lose many of its officers 
and men. who were transferred to other divisions or returned to the 
United States as casuals. In ^larch General ]Malone, commander 
of the Tenth Brigade, left the Fifth to take command of the Casual 




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Camp at St. Aignan, France. On April Ist the Division was re- 
assigned to tlie Third Army and placed again in the Seventh Corps. 
On April 12th the Fifth took o^-er the whole of Luxemhourg when 
the Thirty-third Division in the northern portion of the Diiehy was 
placed under the command of the S. O. S. for return to America. 
Likewise on April 26th the Red Diamond took charge of all the Iaix- 
emhourg-Germany frontier guards when the Kighty-ninth Division 
received orders to go home. 

On April 30th, 1010. the entire Division was reviewed hy Gen- 
eral Pershing. On that occasion the Commander-in-Chief decorated 
with the Distinguished Service ^ledal. Major General Ely, Com- 
manding the Fifth Division; Brigadier General Castner, Command- 
ing the Ninth Brigade: Colonel Trott, Chief of Staff, and Colonel 
Peyton, Commanding the Sixty-fii-st Infantry, and hestowed upon 
the winners fifty-two of the one hundred and ninety-nine Distin- 
guished Service Crosses awarded to men of the Division. 

For the excellent condition of troops and e(juipment and on the 
s])lendid record of the Red Diamond Division in l)attle and as a part 
of the Army of Occupation, General Pershing extended his praise 
to General Ely in a letter, puhlished in General Orders as follows: 

"It is a pleasant duty for me to congratulate you and through 
you the officers and men of the Fifth Division on the inspection and 
review held at Esch on April 3()th. The smart appearance of all 
ranks as well as the fine shape in which I found your horse trans- 
I)ort are signs of the high morale which permeates youi' Division and 
the individual pride which each man takes in your splendid fighting 
record. 

"Arriving in England towards the end of April, 1018, it was 
sent at once to the area near Bar-sur-Auhe for its regular course f)f 
training. After one month it was hurried into the quiet Anould 
sector on the Vosges front, where it continued its training until the 
mi<ldle of July. The Commanding General of the Division at that 
time took command of the St. Die sector on the same front. Toward 
the end of August the Division joined the First Army and on Sep- 
temher 11th it played its part in the successful St. IMihiel offensive. 
The attack was continued until Se])temher 14th. during which time 
severe fighting was had in the Bois de Bonvaux and the Bois de 
Grand Fontaine, which will always he names to he rememhered hy 
the Division. Relieved from the line on September 16th, after a 
total advance of about 7 kilometers, the Division rested until October 
12th, when it was thrown into the Meuse-Argonne offensive. It re- 
mained in this attack for ten days under constant machine gun and 




(hir of tlif licciiti/-ii'nir Fifth Division hatile moniimriifs erecicd hy tlie 

Divixion to mark its latttlcfields in the Mfiisc-.lrgoiuic, 

St. MiJiiel and Frapellc operations. 



In the Army of Occupation 275 

heavy artillery fire from the eastern heights of the Meuse, capturing 
the Bois de la Pultiere and the Bois des Rappes. On October 23rd 
the Division was relieved from the battle. Four days later it retm-ned 
to the attack, remaining in the battle until the cessation of hostilities 
on November 11th. During this time it captured among other places 
Aincreville, Mouzay and Vilosnes, advancing 21 kilometers into the 
enemy's line. The feat of arms, however, which marks especially 
the Division's ability as a fighting unit, was the crossing of the 
Meuse River and the establislmient of a bridgehead on the eastern 
bank. This operation was one of the most brilliant military feats in 
the history of the American Ai'my in France. 

"Since the Armistice the Division has formed a portion of the 
Army of Occupation, and in its conduct under difficult conditions 
there I take especial pride. Every man can rest assured of the 
gratitude of the American jjeople for his share in the final victory, 
of my appreciation of his achievements, and of the deep interest 
which I shall take in the future of all ranks." 

On Majr 11th orders came relieving the Fifth Division from 
duty with the Army of Occupation and placing it under the authority 
of the Commanding General, Services of Supply, for return to the 
United States. Lieutenant General Liggett, Commanding the Third 
Army, bade farewell to the Red Diamond Division in a letter pub- 
lished in General Orders as follows: 

"The Army Commander wishes to exj^ress to the Commanding 
General, the officers and men of the Fifth Division his appreciation 
of the services of the Division during the war. 

"After an occupancy of a defensive sector in the Vosges, you 
participated in the St. ]Mihiel offensive, where you attained your 
objectives with that characteristic American dash. In the Meuse- 
Argonne ojieration, j'om- crossing of the INIeuse was one of the 
brilliant exploits of the war. 

"As one of the divisions forming the Army of Occupation, you 
have rendered most valuable services in maintaining order, in spite 
of the delicacy of the situation, amongst the people of the Grand 
Duchy of Luxembourg, liberated from four years of German occu- 
pation. In the performance of this duty, as in the deportment of 
your officers and men, you have in every way met the expectation of 
the Army Commander and reflected great credit upon the service." 

The hope of the Red Diamond men for a speedy return to their 
homeland was blasted, however, for the orders which directed that 
the movement to Brest should begin on May 23rd were suspended 
on May 20th. On account of the uncertainty of Germany's readi- 



276 History of the Fifth Division 

ness to sign the prepared Peace Treaty, plans were made for a 
further invasion of Eocheland. The Fifth Division was returned to 
the Third Army for administrative purj)oses, hut the equipment that 
luul l)een tui-ned in was not reissued, lint at hist orders were re- 
ceived to entrain for the Port of Emharkation at Brest and at noon 
on July 4th the tirst trains left the Uuchy of Luxenihourg and the 
heart of the Red Diamond Division pulsed with joyous anticipation. 
Division Headquarters left Esch on the last train on July 9th, all 
units arriving at Brest without mishap. The Division passed through 
the Port of Emharkation in record time, and received from Brigadier 
General Smedley D. Butler, in command thereat, high compliments 
for its appearance, equipment and physical condition. 

Units were embarked and began sailing on July 12th, Division 
Headquarters sailed on board the U. S. S. Agamemnon (formerly 
the pride of the North-German Lloj'd, The Kaiser Wilhelm II) on 
July 13th, and arrived at Hoboken, N. J., on July "ilst, proceeding 
to Camp Merritt, N. J., where orders were received that Headquar- 
ters, the Infantry Regiments, the Engineer Regiment, the Signal 
Battalion, Trains and Special Units were to proceed to Camp Gor- 
don, Georgia, for station. The Artillery Regiments were ordered to 
Camp Bragg, South Carolina, for station. 

At Camps Merritt and Mills the f)fHcers and men who liad en- 
tered the service for the period of the emergency said farewell to 
their organizations, in which they had served so faithfully and well, 
and departed for the ^'arious demol)ilization centers to be discharged. 
Many new officers will command it, and new faces help to fill the 
ranks of the Fifth Division henceforward — may our immortal dead 
who sleep in France and the gallant deeds of those who siu'vived 
always be an inspiration and a guide. And so endeth a great adven- 
ture! The Red Diamond had not come hack until it was over 
"Over there." 



Chapter IX 
FIFTH FIELD ARTILLERY BRIGADE AFTER 

ST. MIIIIEL 




II E Fifth Field Artillery Brigade rejoined the 
Division in Luxenil)our^' on Deecniber .3th, 
1918, after two and a half months' separation. 
It had seen service with three different divisions, 
having remained in the Thianeonrt-Pont-a- 
Mousson sector after the St. JNIihiel Operation 
as sector artillery. 

The artillery of the 
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Seventy-eiglith Divi- 
Fifth on Se2)tember 
17th, liad not at that time completed its training in the S. O. S., so it 
fell to the lot of the Fifth Brigade to remain behind and become at- 
tached to the National Army Division. In addition to replacing the 
Fifth Division in the line the Seventy-eighth had also taken over the 
sector of the Seccjiid Division; so on September 16th the Nineteenth 
Field Artillery relieved the Twelfth Field Artillery in the area south 
of Thiaucourt. P. C. was established in Bois du Beau Vallon. The 
Twentieth distributed its batteries in the neighborhood of Bois des 
Saulx and Bois d'Heiclie, with P. C. in Bois d'Heiche. The heavy 
Twenty-first had headquarters with its fii'st battalion in Bois du Four, 
second battalion in Bois de Beau Vallon and third battalion in Bois 
d'Heiche. 

The Germans very evidently expected the Americans to make 
a further push in the direction of INIetz, for they kept their reserves 
massed behind the newly-established lines and their artillery for two 
weeks was very active in searching out our battery positions. The 
enemy's harassing fire l)ecame much more severe than during the 
drive; the Bodies had had time to steady themselves and reorganize. 
Our artillery had gone through the offensive with practically no 
losses, but now the regular shelling of the vicinities of the battery 
positions and of the roads over which the supplies had to be brought 
up caused frequent casualties. The result was that the Fifth Artil- 




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lery Brigade during its month and a half in tliis supposedly quiet 
sector suffered much heavier losses in personnel and guns injured 
than did the artillery working with the Fifth Division in the Meuse- 
Argonne Offensive. 

The superiority that the American air forces had enjoyed dm-ing 
the drive was gone, practicalh' all the Allied planes having been 
withdrawn to participate in the great offensive farther north. Ac- 
cordingly, Hun aviators swept the areas unopposed save by anti-air- 
craft batteries, surveying the scene of their recent defeat, hunting 
out batter}^ positions and munition dumps, sweeping down with ma- 
chine guns on working parties by day and taking photographs by 
flash-bomb light at night. Aerial adjustments on Thiaucourt and 
Vieville were almost daily occurrences. 

The continual shelling of the main Thiaucourt-Regnieville road 
and other routes, and the visibility of the liigliways from the German 
lines on the hills south of the Rupt de Mad filled the lives of the 
ammunition details with thrills and narrow escapes. Powder and 
shells and food had to be hauled up to tlie positions at night from the 
rear echelons, and dri\'ers learned to time their passage of crossroads 
and other prominent points so as to avoid the clock-regular fire of the 
methodical Boche artillerymen. Telephone linesmen were always 
busy repairing their wires broken ])y the enemy shrapnel and sliell. 

The climax of the past St. JNIihiel activity came with the series 
of concerted raids that were executed along the entire American 
front when the Meuse-Argonne offensive was begun on September 
26th. To assist the Seventy-eighth Division in its raid on the night 
of the 25-26th, all the batteries delivered effective one-hour prepara- 
tory bombardments. Following the raid the Germans counterat- 
tacked and the artillery was called up to put dovsn heavy C. O. P. 
fire. 

The Boche artillery fire had been very heavy since the infantry 
raid on the 22nd-23rd, when Battery C of the Nineteenth and the 
third battalion of the Twenty-first had been accurately located. Two 
men of the Nineteenth and two of the Twenty-first were killed. Cap- 
tain William C. Denckel of the Twenty-first was seriously gassed 
when a shell exploded at liis feet and Lieutenant Benjamin B. Rowley 
of the Nineteenth was wounded. Four men of the Nineteenth, three 
of the Twentieth and seven of the Twenty-first were wounded. Two 
of the heavjr 155 nmi. guns of Battery F of the Twenty-first were 
put out of action on the 24th by direct hits, and next day Battery D 
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Enemy fire on the "Jtith and throughout the ensuing week was 
even more severe, kilhng 17 men of the Nineteenth, 10 of the Twen- 
tieth and 2 of the Twenty-first. Fifty-five men of the Brigade were 
wounded. Second Lieutenant Archibald C. Coats of the Nineteenth 
was severly gassed and died of his wounds on October 28th. Lieu- 
tenants Lee Hirsch and William B. Sunmier of the Nineteenth were 
wounded and Captain Virgil L. Minear of the Twentieth was 
gassed. Batteries E and F of the Nineteenth evacuated their posi- 
tions in Bois d'lleiche and went into new positions just south of 
Vieville and the third battalion of the Twenty-first left Bois d'Heiche 
for Bois du Pretre, near Montauville. While the teams of Batterj^ 
E were coming up the Thiaucourt road on the night of October 3rd 
to move the big howitzers a shell dropped under a swing horse and 
blew it to pieces. The driver was thrown into a pile of barbed wire 
but miinjured. Three neigliboring drivers were wounded and six 
other horses were killed. 

The Seventy-eightli Division was withdrawn from the line on 
October 3rd, its sector being divided between the adjoining di\'isions, 
the Ninetieth on the right and the Twenty-eighth on the left. The 
Fifth Brigade was attached to the Ninetietli Division. The Nine- 
teenth Field Artillery was relieved in its positions south of Thiau- 
ct)in't by the 340th F. A. and moved to the Foret de Puvenelle. P. 
C. was established at Montau\ ille. Raids were supported and re- 
taliatory bombardments executed for the Ninetieth in the week's 
service with that di\ision. 

The Seventh Division took over its first liattle sector on Octo- 
ber 10th, relieving the Ninetieth. The Fifth Brigade now began 
work for the foiu'th unit it had ser\'ed with in a month. By tliis time 
the Germans had fin;illy realized that the battle had shifted from the 
old St. Miliiel sector and they had withdrawn their masses of reserves 
to strengthen their hard-pressed forces on the Meuse and in the Ar- 
gonne. Thus when tlie inexperienced doughboys of the Hourglass 
Division took over the lines from Thiaucourt to Pont-a-Mousson, 
the front had become calm, except for the regular harassing fire. 

Battery positions were changed from time to time to include new 
fields of fire, and the artillerymen located themselves in the old Ger- 
man shelters that were thickly scattered throughout the area. Those 
concrete dugouts made very good living places, even if they did con- 
tain cooties and housed rats of enormous size; the only objection was 
that the doors were all on the sides facing towards Cxcrmany and the 
Boche artillery had the exact co-ordinates of every one of their old 
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General Flagler was promoted to the rank of Major General 
and on October 9th left to take command of the Third Corps Ai'til- 
lery. He was succeeded by Brigadier General W. C. Rivers, who 
had conmianded the Seventy-sixth Field Artillery of the Third Divi- 
sion. Shortly afterwards the Fifth Field Artillery Brigade, attached 
to the Seventh Division, was included in the Second American Army, 
organized to hold the eastern portion of the American front and 
commanded by Lieutenant General BuUard. 

"Wild-cat" guns were established by the ])atteries in advance of 
the positions, with the purpose of drawing the fire of the Germans 
away from the regular emplacements. Wild-cats carried out their 
nightly harassing fire and when their bold locations grew too hot to 
remain longer, new ones were selected and the Huns banged away 
at deserted gunpits. The two "Rover" guns of the first battalion of 
the Twenty-first, situated in Vieville, too heavy to shift around witli 
each "over and short" from the Boche experienced thrills when sliells 
of all sizes from 77's clear up to 12-inch G-I cans from the INIetz forts 
dropped on all sides and even tore down the camouflage and filled a 
wheel full of steel splinters witliout harming the gun. Evidently the 
daily adjustment by the Hun planes on the old church nearby had 
spotted the positions, but probable error had saved the pieces. 

As the American First Arm}' offensive was carried across the 
Meuse by the Fifth Division in early November and plans were being 
consummated for a new attack on the Briey region and Metz, the 
divisions of the Second Army prepared to do their part. The 
Seventli woidd have been called ujjon to do little more tlian act as a 
hinge for the divisions to the north and west, but in the late October 
the batteries of the Fifth Field Artillery Brigade reconnoitered and 
moved into new positions close to the front lines whence they could 
effectively support any movement of the infantry. Practically every 
battery, both light and heavy, was well ahead of the second lines. 
Large numbers of additional batteries began to move into the sector 
and appearances indicated that a drive was impending. The Ger- 
mans seemed little suspicious of any threatening off'ensive. although 
they bombarded the first battalion of the Twenty-first in its new 
positions in Bois Gerard and lirought half a dozen casualties. 

The armistice stopped the contemplated operation, although on 
November 10th the Seventh Division had captured the hills near 
Rembercourt with twenty-one prisoners. Following tlie cessation of 
hostilities the whole Fifth Brigade was engaged in policing the sector, 
cleaning up large areas around the positions and in the area of the old 
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The units were reassembled with their echelons and preparations 
made to rejoin the Fifth Division, for which orders came on Novem- 
ber 30th. New horses had been drawn from the Second Army to 
replace those turned over to the Third Ai'my and some new equip- 
ment issued, although there was still considerable shortage all around. 
Regiments were united and on December 2nd the march to Luxem- 
bourg was begun in the rain. The route lay through Chambley, Con- 
flans, Briey and Aumetz, and on the 5th and 6th the brigade arrived 
in southern Luxembourg — Nineteenth around Roeser, Twentieth 
around Peppange and Twenty-first in Dudelange. As a part of the 
Third Army the Artillery Brigade had orders to move on to the valley 
of the Saar river in Germany, but the Fifth Division was transferred 
to the Second Army and the Artillery Brigade settled itself in its 
Luxembourg billets. Its efforts were then directed to bringing the 
Ul-conditioned horses into good shape and to cleaning and overhauling 
material for a possible movement into Germany. On December 1.5th 
the Fifth Trench Mortar Battery was detached and moved back to 
the S. O. S. to retiu'n to the States. 

The casualties of the Brigade, in this quiet sector while the in- 
fantry of the Fifth Division was fighting so hard in the Meuse- 
Argonne battles, were light. One officer of the brigade died of 
wounds, four were wounded and six gassed. Among enlisted men 49 
were killed and died of wounds, 93 were wounded and 30 were gassed. 
There were no men captured and none reported missing. 




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ENLISTED MEN KILLED IN ACTION 
AFTER ST. MIHIEL OPERATION 



NINETEENTH FIELD ARTILLERY 



*Sad. Frank Protono, Sup. Co. 
*Wag. Charles C. Stanley, Sup. Co. 
*Pfc. George B. Bridges, Btry. B. 
•Pvt. Walter K. Capp, Btry. B. 
•Pvt. John W. Howerton, Btry. B. 
•Corp. Charles McGraw, Btry. B. 
*Pvt. Harley F. Maxson, Btry. B. 

Pfc. George A. Perry, Btry. B. 

Corp. Roy Ray, Btry. B. 
•Pvt. John V. Reilly," Btry. B. 
•Sgt. Enii! Von Sprecken, Btry. B. 
•Pfc. Vincent Wyszynski, Btry. B. 

Pvt. Harry E. Shuff, Btry. C. 

Sgt. John J. Tittler, Btry. C. 
•Pvt. Duane D. Drake, Btry. D. 

Pfc. Joseph Drew, Btry. D. 



•Corp. Loui.s F. Enders, Btry. D. 

Corp. Edward A. Gamache, Btry. D. 

Sgt. Edward F. Gries, Btry. D. 
•Pfc. Carl A. Han.son, Btry. D. 

Pfc. John KroU, Btry. D." 

Sgt. Walter A. Monath, Btry. D. 
•Pvt. George R. Morris, Btry. D. 

Pfc. John Noom, Btry. D. 

Pfc. Edward U. Proctor, Btry. D. 

Pvt. George Ross, Btry. D. 

Pfc. John J. Wargo, Btry. D. 

Mech. John J. Wolpert, Btry. D. 

Pvt. Guy E. Eckle, Btry. E. 
•Sgt. Thomas Rcnwick, I5try. E. 

Pfc. James T. Tansey, Btry. F. 

Pfc. Charles E. Wagoner, Btry. F. 



TWENTIETH FIELD ARTILLERY 



Pvt. Robert B. HufiFman, Hq. Co. 
Pvt. Ephraim Johnson, Hq. Co. 
Pvt. Samuel Aluzzo, Btry. A. 
Sgt. John Perelli, Btry. A. 
Pvt. Andrew J. CoUins, Btry. B. 



Pvt. Holden S. Corey, Btry. B. 

Pvt. Isaac M. Giles, Btry. B. 

Pfc. James J. Peltier, Btry. B. 
•Corp. Hosie Smith, Btry. B. 
•Cook Reubin J. Watson, Btry. E. 



TWENTY-FIRST FIELD ARTILLERY 



•Pvt. Edmund G. Baca, Hq. Co. 
Pvt. Robert R. Sater, Med. Det. 
Pfc. Charles A. Ford, Btry. A. 



Pvt. John Morgan, Btry. E. 



Pvt. Adolph Przywarski, Btry. A. 
Pvt. Joseph Carignan, Btry. D. 
Pvt. George E. Dick, Btry.E. 



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BATTALION AND HIGHER COMMANDERS IN FIFTH FIELD 

ARTILLERY BRIGADE DURING OCCUPATION OF 

ST. MIHIEL SECTOR 

Brigadier General Clement A. F. Flagler. Commanding lirigade to October 9th. 

Brigadier General W. C. Rivers, Commanding brigade from (lotober 14th. 

First Lieutenant Lewis J. Bruner, Aide de Camp. 

First Lieutenant Frederick C. Bellinger, /\lde de Camp. 

Lieutenant Colonel John Magruder, Brigade .Adjutant to October 2fith. 

Captain William Cowgill, Brigade Adjutant from Octolier 27th. 

NINETEENTH FIELD ARTILLERY 

Lieutenant Colonel C. P. HoUingsworth, Commanding regiment to October 12th. 

Lieutenant Colonel William E. Dunn, Commanding regiment October 13th to November 2nd. 

Colonel Louis H. McKinlay, Commanding regiment from November 3rd. 

Major John S. MacTaggart, Commanding first battalion. 

Major Walter F. Winton, Commanding .second battalion to October 17th. 

Captain Wallace B. Russell, Commanding .second Ijattalion from Octolier 18tli. 

TWENTIETH FIELD .VUTll.LERY 

Colonel Brook Payne, Commanding regiment. 
Major Cuyler L. Clark, Commanding first battalion. 
Major George L. Miller, Commanding second battalion. 

TWENTY-FIRST FIELD ARTILLERY 

Colonel Richard McMaster, Commanding regiment. 

Lieutenant Colonel George A. Seaman, Commanding first battalion to October 7th. 

Major Julius T. A. Doolittle, Commanding first battalion from October 8th. 

Major Jean A. Jeancon, Commanding second battalion. 

Major George S. Gay, Commanding third liattalion to Se]>temlicr 27th. 

Major George J. Downing, Commanding third battalion from September 28th. 



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FIFTH F. A. BRIGADE, SEPTEMBER 18 TO NOVEMBER 11, 1918 

OFFICEUS 

Organizatiok KIA WIA GIA Total 

Nineteenth Field Artillery 1 4 5 

Twentieth Field Artillery 5 5 

Twenty-first Field Artillery 11 

Total 1 4 6 11 

ENLISTED 

Organizatios KIA WIA GIA Total 

Nineteenth Field Artillery 32 34 7 75 

Twentieth Field Artillery 10 26 21 57 

Twenty-first Field Artillery 7 33 2 42 

Total 49 93 30 172 

SUMMARY 

KIA WIA GIA Total 

Officers 1 4 6 11 

Enlisted 49 93 30 172 

Total 50 97 36 183 



PART III 
APPENDIX 



Important Field Orders of Fifth Division 293 

SECRET 
FIELD ORDER, ^^^ Division, 

No. 41. • 9 Sept., 18. 

12 Hours. 

Map.s: COMMERCY— 1:80,000. 
BOIS DE PRETE ) 
CHAMBLEY { l--20,000. 

I. (a) GENERAL OBJECT OF THE OFFENSIVE: 
The reduction of the ST. MIHIEL SALIENT. 

(1.) MISSION AND ZONE OF THE 1ST ARMY CORPS: (See map attached ) 

Ihe 1st Army Corps will attack between LIMEY (inclusive) and BOIS DE PRETE 
(exclusive), and will hold on the remainder of the Corps front. 

5th Aivisln': '"^*'' ^'"'""" '''" '"""■"■'' "" "''' "^''* "^' ^"'^ *''•= -"'' Division on the left of the 

(d) OBJECTIVES OF THE 1ST ARMY CORPS: 
There will be two successive attacks: 

1st Attack: 1st Day: 

Intermediate Objective Red Line 

1st Phase Oljjective '.'.' Hiue Line. 

2nd Attack: 1st Day: 

1st Day's Objective Brown Line. 

Pos.sibIe Objective Yellow Line. 

2nd Day's Attack: 

Army Objective Yellow Line. 

II. GENERAL PLAN: 

(a) The 5th Division will attack on D day at H liour. 

(h) Zone of action of tlic 5tli Division (see maj) attached): 

RAVINE l^Fyss^a''';M''n^'■^•*^'"c^^^^^^ 335-» (t° Sf' Division)- 

DES o B(US fto .H TV f '^-7)-STRKAM DE LA TREY (to OOtl, Division)-TR 

IJEb - BOIS (to 5th Division)— road cut 400 m. east of VIEVILLE-EN-H \YE rto OMh 
Division) -BOIS DU TROU DE LA HAIE (to 5th Division). ^ 

Left (west) limit: REMENAUVILLE (to 2nd Division) -BOIS DU FOUR (to 2nd 
30l77^~^?\% ''''''^'''^^J"' '"' Division)-Po/„. S07j\to 5th Di^siT^i ™S 
2nd Division') ^'"''"""^-^^^^ ^^ BONVAUX (to 5th Division)-REMBERCOURT (to 

Ivin ^''\^^!'-^lf'-^' ^'•'' t''°^^ PO'-tion-'^ "f the Corps Objectives (designated in 1 (d) above) 
lying withm the zone of action of the 5tb Division, as follows: i ; a jve;. 

1st Day: 

1st Attack. 
Intermediate Objective (Red Line): 

(100 meters north of TR DES 2 BOIS-Xorth edge of BOIS DES SAULX ) 
1st Phase Objective (Blue Line): ' 

nf nm^'r^T^Z^^ wood 1,000 meters northeast <,f \-IEVILLE-EN-HAYE-Nortbern edge 
of BOIS GERARD and of BOIS D'HEICHE). ^ 

2nd Attack. 
1st Day Objective (Brown Line): 

(We.st corner of wood 1,000 meters northeast of VIEVILLE-EN-HAYE— Northeast cor 
::L1. ' GERARD-Point 312.3-towards JAULNY to the west limft ofthe Divi'on 



294 History of the Fifth Division 

(d) INITIAL DISPOSITION FOR THE ATTACK: 

The Infantry will attack in column of brigades, the leading briga<le in line of regimental 
columns, each regiment with one battalion in the first line. 

(e) GENERAL DIRECTION OF THE ATTACK: 
VIEVILLE-EN-HAYE (compass bearing of direction of attack: due magnetic north). 

(f) 1. The leading battalions, following the rolling barrage as closely as possible, will 
leave the departure trenches at H hour. 

2. The attack up to the 1st Intermediate Objective will be carried out by the first line bat- 
talions. Tlie first line battalions will Iialt on this objective, where the second line (support) 
battalions will pass througli them and carry out the attack on the 1st Phase Line (Blue Line) 
and tlie Jst Day's Objective (Brown Line). 

3. In all cases when a battalion has attained its oljjective, it will at once reform and 
take up tlie organization of the ground for defense in depth, and the police of the battlefield. 

4. Upon reaching the First Day Olijective, strong reconnaissance patrols of infantry and 
machine guns under the protection of tlie forward guns and liglit tanks will be pushed forward 
toward the Exploitation Line (Black Line), to gain and hold ground for the establishment of 
the Zone of Advanced Posts and insure the organization in depth of the Yellow Line as the 
main line of resistance to be definitely held. This general line of advance Posts will be 
LA SOULEUVRE FARM— REMBERCOURT. 

III. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: 

(a) 1. The 10th Brigade will be the leading brigade. 
Attached troops: 

1 Bn. 20th Field Artillery, 

2 coini)anies, 7lh Engineers, 
12 medium tanks, 

2 companies light tanks (30 tanks), 

Gas and Flame Troojis (see Annex No. 10). 

2. Boundaries of its zone of action are tho.se of the Division. 

3. Its objectives are those portions of the Corps Ohjcctiv<-s lying within its zone of action. 

(b) The Divisional reserve will consist of the 9tli Brigade (less 11th M. G. Bn.), and 1 
company of light tanks. 

First Position: South of Y co-ordinate 233, one regiment on each side of the T. JACQUES 
road. Position of tanks to be designated later. 

Movements: As directed by the Division Couuuander. 

(c) Machine Guns: 

Tlie 13th and Ilth Machine Gun Battalions, under the command of the Division Machine 
Gun Officer, will be used for long range overhead and indirect fire [see annex to par. 
Ill (c)J. 

(d) 1. The attack will begin at D day at H hour. 

2. Parallels of departure— TRENCHEE DE LA MARNE— BOYOU DE LIAISON 
(see map attached). 

3. Time Table: 

At H hour — Start from the parallel of departure. 

At II plus 110 minutes, leave the Intermediate Objective. 

At H plus 6 hours, leave the fir.st Phase Objective. 

4. The speed of the attack will be 100 meters in four minutes to include the Intermediate 
Objective. Between the Intermediate Objective and the first Day Line, the advance will be 
100 meters in four minutes, and without regard to the movements of the divisions on the right 
and left. 

(e) DETAILED ORDERS FOR UNITS: 

1. Special units taken from rear companies or battalions will be assigned the mission of 
mopping up. These mopping up detachments should join their organizations as soon as the 
latter arrive abreast of them. 

2. Penetration will be sought by utilizing lanes of least resistance in order to cause the 
fall of strong points by outflanking. 



Important Field Orders of Fifth Division 295 

3. One battalion, 20th Field Artillery, is placed under orders of the Coiiiniiindni^ General, 
10th Brigade, at D minus 2 days. It will be used as Infantry IjufUries and furicanl yuns to 
assist the infantry and tanks in their forward progress. 

4. All troops must be in position on D day at H minus -1 hours. 

5. All machine guns will be equipped for anti-aircraft firing. 

(f) ARTILLERY: 

See annex to paragraph 3 (f). 

1. The rolling and standing liarrages will be governed by the time table pre.scribed in 
par. Ill (d) 3. It will advance uniformly 200 yards in advance of the infantry at the rate of 
100 meters in I minutes u]) to the Intermediate Objective, where it will rest until H plus 110 
minutes. It will then continue at the same rate as before up to the first Phase Objective, 
where it will rest until H ]ilus (i hours, and then continue at the former rate 200 meters beyond 
the first Day 01)jective, where It will rest. 

2. Infantry battalion commanders will give necessary orders for the .support of the 
expoiting patrols mentioned in jiaragraph II (f) I-. 

3. Artillery action will begin at H hour. 

4. Objectives to be fired on of the first importance; 

Trenches in the BOIS DES SAULX, BOIS DES GRANDES PORTIONS and BOIS 
ST. CLAUDE. 

Zone of dugouts: 

QUELLENLAGER (both in BOIS DL' FOUR and V.M.LEY DE LA TREY). 

S.\IX\V,\LDLAGER (in BOIS DES S.Vl'l.X, Anti-tank guns ncMr the UECIN'IE- 
VILLE-THIACOURT road (Fire and smoke). 

Interdictions: 

Particular attention to all the routes leading to BOIS DES SAULX, BOIS DES 
GRANDE PORTIONS, BOIS ST. CLAUDE, RAVINE L.\ FOSSE, northwest of VIE- 
VILLE, and communicating routes leading southwest from LA SOULEUYRE FERME. 

(g) AIR SERVICE: 

See Annex to paragraph III (g). 

To the 5th Division are attached the following units: 

12 .\ero Squadron, 

Balloon Company No. 2. 

(h) ENGINEERS: 

See Annex to paragraph 3 (h). 

(i) GAS .VND FLAME TROOPS: 

See Annex to paragraph 3 (i). 

(k) TANKS: 

See Annex to jiaragraph 3 (k). 
To the .5th Division are attached: 
12 medium tanks, 
3 companies of light tanks (each company of 3 sections, of 5 tanks each). 

IV. COMMUNICATION, SUPPLY AND EVACUATION: 
See Annex to paragraph IV. 

V. (a) LIAISON: 

See Annex to paragraph V (a). 
(b) Combat Liaison. 

1. A thorough combat connection is to I)e maint.iined with neighboring units. This will 
be carried out by special liaison detachments, advancing by echelon in a succession of 
bounds along the Division boundary lines, in principle keeping abreast of the support com- 



296 History of the Fifth Division 

panics of the leading battalions. Within the Division each unit will maintain liaison between 
its elements antl witli the unit on its left. Liaison with the 90th Division will be secured by a 
liaison detachment consisting of two platoons of infantry and one platoon of machine guns. 
Liaison with the 2nd Division will be secured by a detachment consisting of two companies 
of infantry and one platoon, machine guns. (2 companies, infantry, for the left liaison 
detachment will be furnished by the 9th Brigade, to be at the disposition of the C. O. 10th 
Brigade from D-1 Day.) 

2. Liaison between the attacking regiments will be secured by detachments of one platoon 
of infantry and one section, machine guns, advancmg along the regimental boundary line in 
the manner described above. 

(c) AXIS OF LIAISON: 

See Annex No. 8. 

(d) ADVANCE REPORT CENTER: 

Junction of the ST. JACQUES road witli the METZ highway. 

(e) COMMAND POSTS: 

5th Division— ST. JACQUES. 

Artillery Commander— ST. JACQUES. 

10th Brigade— BOIS DE HACQUEMOXT (co-ordinate G76 X 336) up to the 
capture of the 1st Phase Objective. After the capture of the 1st Phase 
Objective to BOIS DES GRANDES PORTIONS (near co-ordinate 
671 X 378). 

9th Brigade: To be given later. 

^ Jno. E. McMahon, 

Major General. 



Important Field Orders of Fifth Division 297 

5th Division, 
mil October, 1918. 
8:30 hours. 
SECRET 

FIELD ORDER, 

No. 54. 



Maps: VERDUN "A"— 1 :20,000. 
A'ERDUN "B"— 1:20,000. 
MONFTFAUCON— 1 :50,000. 

1. Tlie 3rd Corps holds the front approximately east and west on the CUNEL- 
BllIEULLES road. The 1st Army resumed its attacks this morning. 

2. This division will relieve the 80th Division on the night 11/12 October, relief to be 
completed by 6 hours (6 A. M.) 12th October. 

Limits of Divisional sector are: 

On the east: Point 11.4-86.3 to 13.6-86.0 to 13.0-81.7 to 12.0-84.4 to 12.0-83.0 to 
12.6-82.0 to 13.0-80.3— SEPTS A RGES (inclusive)— CUISY (exclusive)— MALAN- 
COURT (inclusive). 

On the west: B.\NTHEVILLE— CUNEI.— road fork (about 800 meters west of 
• NANTILLOIS road (inclusive)— FA YEL Farm (inclusive)— MONTFAUCON— 
AVOCOURT road (inclu.sive). 

3. (a) The 9th Brigade will hold the sector, and will be disposed as follows: 

(b) Two battalions on outpost line, relieving two battalions of the 80th Division and cer- 
tain elements of the 4th Division now in the sector. 

(c) Two battalions on the high ground east of the Fme. de la MADELEINE, relieving 
two battalions of the 80th Division. 

(d) Two battalions on the line east and west through NANTILLOIS, relieving one bat- 
talion of the 80th Division in that vicinity. 

(e) The 10th Brigade, as divisional reserve, will place two battalions on the general 
line east of MONTFAUCON in the divisional sector. The remaining four battalions in the 
BOIS DE CUISY east of the MONTFAUCON-AVOCOURT road. 

(f) The 13th Machine Gun Battalion will move into the Bois de Cuisy, near the troops 
of tlie 10th Brigade, march not to begin before 17:30 hours (5:30 P. M.). 

(g) The 9th Field Signal Battalion, less detached elements, will occupy available dugouts 
in the vicinity of the Division P. C. 

(h) Trains and Sanitary units will be disposed under the direction of G-1. 

(i) Reports, with sketches, showing exact location of all units will be submitted to these 
headquarters as soon as units are established. 

(j) The division wiU be supported by the artillery of the 80th Division. 

4. Movement of foot troops between present camp in the BOIS DE HESSE and northern 
edge of BOIS DE CUISY, will be accomplished in daylight. Movements north of the BOIS 
DE CUISY will be by night. 

Transport will march at 18 hours (6 P. M.) via the MONTZEVILLE-ESNES-MALAN- 
COURT road. 

Command of Brigade and Regimental sectors wiU pass to Brigade and Regimental Com- 
manders on completion of front line relief. 



298 Histonj of the Fifth Division 

5. (m) ('(iriiiriMiul of the Divisional sector will jjuss lo the t'oMiiiiHiKlin}: (n'm-r-al. ')tli Divi- 
sion, at () hours ((i.dO A. M.), Tith October. 

P. C. Oth Brigade— Eastern edge of XANTILl.OIS. 
P. C. 10th Brigade— BOIS DE CUISY. 

Division headquarters will close at BLERCOUHT at IH hours ((i.OD I'. M.). Hth October, 
and open near cross-roads al)out 1 kilometer southeast of FAYEL Farm, same date and hour. 

{!)) Connnanders relieved will turn over maps, photos, .irchrs, etc.. wliich pertain to their 
.sectors. 

(<■) Liaison will be established with troops on both llaiiUs. 

By command of Major General McMahon. 

C. A. Tboit, 

Chief of Staff. 



Important Field Orders of Fifth Division 



299 



Maps: DL'N-SrU-MEUSE) 

VERDIX "A" i • 



P. C. 5th Division, A. E. F., 
13th October, 1!)18. 
16 H. 



FIELD ORDER, 
No. 55. 

TROOPS: 



Attiirkhut Troops 
10th BrijratU-: 

13th Macliine Cliin Battalion. 
1 Battalion, 7th Enjrinerrs. 
Company A, 1st Gas Rtjrinicnt. 
Batti-ryF, 311th Fit-Id Artillery (acconi- 

jianyinp liaftcry). 
Artillery. 

!»th Brifiadr: 

155tli Field Artillery Bripade. 

Hh Field Artillery Bripade (less one regi- 
ment 75s and one hattalion 155s). 

3rd Field .\rtillcry Brigade (less ene 
regiment 7.5.s). 

45(i R. A. L. 

250 R. A. C. P. 

l/t.5t R. A. I,. 

1/330 R. A. I,. 

1/301 R. A. I,. 

1 .\ir Squadron. 

1 Balloon Company. 



Re erve: 

.i.Hth Infantry. 

"2 Com])anies, 7tli Enpinei 



1. (a) The allied armies to our left are 
meeting with eontinned success. 

(h) The 1st -Vmerican Army, less the 
17th French Corps, will hold its present po- 
sition today and will attack on October 
1 tth. The 17th Corps French continues its 
attack on October 13th. 

(c) The 3rd Corps will attack on Octo- 
ber nth at H hour with its main attack 
ahmg the line BOIS DE CCXEL— 
B.WTHEVILE— GRAND CARRE Fme., 
while the Sth Corps attacks with one divi- 
sion west of BOIS DE ROMANGE and 
BOIS DE BAXTIIEN'II.LE, the two corps 
jointly cajituring llie high ground north of 
the BOIS DF B.\XTHFVII.EE and the 
intervening ground being cleaned up prin- 
cipally by other troojjs of the 5th Corps. 
The 3rd division will be in support, hold- 
ing its present fnnt line, and at H hour 
will advance to and hold the line, southeast 
edge of the BOIS DE LA PIT.TIERE— 
BOIS CLAIRS CHENES— DERRIERE 
DE LA COTE DE FORET, then south to 
east edge of the BOIS DE PEL'T DE 
FAUX. The 32nd Division on our left will 
attack in the direction of ROMAGN'E- 
SOUS-MON'TFAl'CON and REMOI- 
VILLE. The +th Division, less artillery 
and one infantry regiment, will be the corps 
reserve. The 58th Infantry is placed at the 
disposal of the division as division reserve. 

2. (a) This division will attack on Octo- 
ber l+th at H hour, with its main attack 
along the line BOIS DE CUNEI>— 
B.WTHEVILLE— GRAND CARRE Fme. 
— and at the same time cleaning up the BOIS 
DE LA PULTIERE— BOIS DES RAP- 
PES, and occupying the general line, north- 
ern edge of CL.URS CHENES— AINCRE- 
VILLE Fme. de CHASSOGNE— high 
ground BOIS ANDEV,\XXE and make a 
junction with the 12nd Division on the high 
ground north of BOIS DE BANTHE- 
VILLE, which latter division will attack 
west of BOIS DK ROMAGNE and BOIS 
DE BAXTHEVILLE. The intervening 
ground will be cleared up j)rincipally by 
troops of the 5th Corps. 



300 History of the Fifth Division 

(b) MISSIONS OF THIS DIVISION: (1) To drive one brigade through to the 
GRAND CARRE FME. and high ground one kilometer north and northwest of it. (2) To 
assist the 5th Corps in reducing the BOIS DE BANTHEVILLE. (3) To clean up the BOIS 
DE LA PULTIERE, BOIS DES RAPPES and CLAIRS CHENES. 

(c) ZONES OF ACTION. Right boundary of division: Western edge of wood one-half 
kilometer east of CUNEL, eastern edge of BOIS DE LA PULTIERE (exc), east edge of 
CLAIRS CHENES (exc). 15.76, cross-road 22.92, la JONQUETTE. Left boundary of divi- 
sion: MALANCOURT (inc.)— MONTFAUCON (exc.) center of the BOIS DE BEUGE— 
BOIS DE CUNEL (inc.)— Fme. de LAWOUIS (one-half kilometer northeast of BOIS 
L'ANDEVANNE (inc.)— REMONVILLE (exc). 

3. (a) This division will attack between the woods one-half kilometer east of CUNEL 
exc), BOIS DE LA PULTIERE (inc), the CLAIRS CHENES (inc) and ROMANCE 
SOUS MONTFAUCON— BOIS DE BANTHEVILLE along the axial line BOIS DE 
CUNEI.— BANTHEVILLE— LA GRAND CARRE FME.— BOIS D'ANDEVANNE. The 
attack will pass through the front line held by the supporting division between the woods one- 
half kilometer east of CUNEL and ROMAGNE SOUS MONTFAUCON. The 10th Brigade 
will drive through to LE GRAND CARRE FME.— BOIS D'ANDEVANNE. The attack 
will pass through the front line held hy the .supporting division between the woods one-half 
kilometer east of CUNEL and ROMAGNE SOUS MONTFAUCON. The 10th Brigade will 
drive through to I>E GRAND CARRE FME. and high ground one kilometer north and 
northwest of it, which it will hold and organize, and where it will gain contact with the 42nd 
Division, which attacks from the north of SOMERANCE. One regiment of the 9th Brigade 
will attack through the BOIS DE LA PULTIERE, BOIS DES RAPPES and CLAIRS 
CHENES to the northern edge of these woods, where it will organize and exploit to the 
ceneral line 15.76— AINCREVILLE. The troops mentioned will follow a deep rolling 
barrage at the rate of 100 meters in five minutes and will make their progress without stop to 
the objectives above given, passing lines (where necessary) without halting. The remaining 
regiment of the 9th Brigade will follow the right regiment of the 10th Brigade, and, after 
crossing the L'ANDON RAU, will occupy and organize the high ground from .'\INCRE- 
VILLE to one kilometer southeast of ANDEVANNE. The 10th Brigade will attack, with 
regiments side by side, each regiment in column of battalions. The regiment of the 9th 
Brigade, attacking through the BOIS DE LA PULTIERE, will attack on a front of one 
battalion. The regiment of the 9th Brigade which follows the right regiment of the 10th 
Brigade will be in column of battalions. Distance between battalions will be about 300 
meters. The parallel of departure for the attack will be a general east and west line 200 
meters south of the road ROMAGNE SOUS MONTFAUCON— CUNEL and extending east- 
ward to the western edge of the wood one-half kilometer east of CUNEL. 

(b) 13th Machine Gun Battalion is assigned to the 10th Brigade for this attack. 

(c) One battalion of engineers will accompany the 10th Brigade and assist this brigade 
as well as one regiment of the 9th Brigade in crossing L'ANDON RAU by bridging. The 
necessary foot bridges will be constructed prior to the action, and will be carried by the engi- 
neers. For this purpose the battalion is placed under the command of the 10th Brigade. 
Upon completion of this duty the engineers will at once proceed to construct two permanent 
bridges at BANTHEVILLE across this brook in the event that the bridges there have been 
destroyed. 

(d) Company A, 1st Gas Regiment, will place ten mortars and their personnel at the 
disposal of the 10th Brigade, and six mortars and their personnel at the disposal of the 9th 
Brigade for the attack. 

(e) The 58th Infantry and two companies 7th Engineers will constitute the reserve for the 
division and will take position in the BOIS DE BEUGE. 

(f) AIR SERVICE. See plan for u.se of air service. Annex No. 1. 

(g) (1) The rolling barrage will be at the rate of 100 meters in 5 minutes, and will have 
a depth of 60O to 700 meters. (2) The artillery of this division, in addition to laying a deep 
rolling barrage for the advance, will (a) place heavy destructive fire on CUNEI>, BOIS DE 
LA PULTIERE, BOIS DES RAPPES and CLAIRS CHENES, and other important 
points; (2) counter battery enemy artillery in case corps artillery assistance cannot be 
obtained in time. (3) Destructive shoot will commence at H minus two hours. (4) Division 
and corps artillery commanders will utilize to the fullest extent possible the advantages of 



Important Field Orders of Fifth Division 301 

lethal gas in preparing for and assisting the infantry attack and in causing casualties in the 
rear areas and along the lines of communication. The southeastern and southwestern borders 
of the BOIS DE LA PULTIERE and the western border of the BOIS DES RAPPES will 
be gassed to a depth of 300 meters from H minus 3 hours to H minus 2 hours. BOIS DE 
CLAIRS CHENES will also be gassed from H minus 3 hours to H minus 2 hours. 

X. (1) Mamimum use must be made of gas units, suitably placed with forward lines. 

(2) The 37 mm. gun must be employed with first line battalion for their legitimate 
mission. 

(3) One battery of 75s, to be designated by the artillery commander, will be assigned to 
the 10th Brigade as accompanying guns. This must be well forward to assist instantly in the 
reduction of machine gun nests or against other suitable targets. 

(4) Front line must not stop to clean up. The necessary mopping up parties wUl be 
designated from C battalions. 

(5) One machine gun company will accompany each battalion. 
(6), Combat liaison as heretofore. 

4. PLAN OF SUPPLY, the evacuation of prisons, etc., labor. 

5. (a) For Plan of Liaison, see Annex No. 2. 

(b) Axis of liaison SEPTSARGES— NANTILLOIS— CUNEL— BANTHEVILLE. 

(c) Advance Centers of Information— NANTILLOIS— FME. DE LA MADELEINE— 
BANTHEVILLE. 

(d) Brigade and regimental commanders will place their P.C.'s at points affording the 
maximum view of the ground over which their units operate. 

(e) P.C. of division unchanged. 

Jno. E. McMahon, 
Major General, 
Commanding. 



302 History of the Fifth Divis-ion 

p. C. 5th Division, 
2G Ootoher, 1918. 
17 Hours. 
FIELD ORDER, 

No. ()3. 

Maps: Dl'N-SKR-MEUSE— 1:20,000. 

BUZAXC'Y Sl'ECI.M.— 1 :.50,oo(). 

1. (a) 'J'lif 1st .\incrican Aniiy, wliile farryiiifr on its operation east of the MEUSE, 
will continue tlie attaek on tlie front west of tlie MEl'SE. The heights of HARRICOURT 
will he carried and junction with the IV French .\rniy gained near BOULT AUX BOIS. 

(h) The 3rd Corps will hold on that portion of its front from 2 kilometers west of 
VILOSNES (1(>.0-Nt.2)— along the MEl'SE River ea.stern edge BOI DE FORET— Hill 281 
to CLAIRS CHENES (inc.) and will attack on that portion of its front from the BOIS DES 
R.VPPES to the western boundary of the Corps. 'I'he attack will be made on D day at H hour. 

(c) MISSIONS of this Corps in detail: 

(1) 'i'o carry without delay the high grourui ricrtli ^ind east of .\NDE\'ANNE and to 
a.ssist tlie attack of the r>th Cor])S. 

(2) To |irotcct the right flank of the attack. 

(d) ()H.IECTI\-ES, first day: 

The line from I.ES Tl'ILERIES (exc.) along the northeastern borders of I..\ CAR- 
RIERE BOIS, thence along the ridge running southeast from .VNDEVANNE to the northern 
corner of BOIS DES R.VPPES. 

(e) EXPLOITATION: 

(09,2-9.5.;!)— road fork (11.2-93..5) — ( 11 8-92.:^)— 10..5-91..5)— jioint on ro.id (11.0-90.3) — 
(13.0-SS.N)— thence .south to BOIS DE FORET. 

(f) BOLINDARIES: CORPS: 

East: Middle point BETHIXCOriiT— ( l(i.8-77.0) — ( lli.0-79.3) — ( l(i.l)-8t.2)— The 
MEUSE River (exc). 

West: .WOCOL'RT (exc.)— CIERCiES (inc.)— to point (0().0-St.») — (O(j.9-90 0) — 
thence Northeast to (09.2-9.5.3). 

2. THIS DIVISION: 

(a) Troops: 'i'he .5th Divisicm (less Artillery). 

3rd F. ,\. Brigade. 
2sl.th Air Squadron. 
9th Balloon Co. 

(b) Zone of action: East boundary: Middle point BETHINCOrRT—( 1(1.8-77. 0) — 
(lfi.0-84..2)— The MEUSE River (exc). West boundary: NANTIl.I.OIS— CUNEL road— 
ea,stern edge of BOIS DE LA Pl'LTIERE— eastern edge'of BOIS DES R A 1'1'KS— AIN'CRE- 
VILLE (inc)— BOIS DE B.VBIEMOXT (inc.). 

(c) It will relieve the 3rd Division during the night of D minus 1/D. It will develop 
by strong jiatrols the main line of resistance of the enemy; seize and hold any ground that 
the advance of the 90th Division (on our left) makes possible, and exploit to the line 
(11.0-90.3) — (13.0-88.8)— thence south of BOIS DE FORET. It will be in position to carry 
out its mission at H minus 2 hours. 

3. (a) The 9tli Brigade will send out a strong patrol of not less than a battalion of 
infantry and a machine gun company from the northern edge of the BOIS DE R.VPPES 
to seize and hold the HOIS DE B.VBIEMONT. This o]>eration will be co-ordinated as to time 
of starting with a similar jiatrol sent out from the same vicinity by the 90tli Division to operate 
more to the west. The route followed by the ]iatrol in reaching its objective will include 
IXCREVILLE, where a small garrisim will be left to hnUl the village. With this limitation 
tlie route to be followed and the formation to he taken will be such as to reduce the possi- 
bility of loss from artillery fire from the right to a mininuim. 



Important Field Orders of Fifth Division 



303 



M,^ \fter the patrol described above has gained its ol,jective and is in posit >on to assist 
bv flankinrflre a' song patrol from the 9th Brigade, covered by a mach ne gun barrage 
will be^shed forward from the northern edge of the HOIS DE FORET to seize and hold 
CLERY LE GRAND and Cote 2.il (about 1 ktn. northeast of CLERY LE GRAND). 

(e) The 9-A Battalion will not be used for any purpose of exploitation. 

(d) ARTILLERY: 

(n \rtillerv preparation will begin at H minus 2 hours. 

. MNCREVILLE, BOLS DE BABIEMt.XT, CLERY LE GRAND. Cote ^-.l and the 

(-> -^J^^*-'^^^' " ' iTXCRFVII I E— DOULCON road in .square 29 and 39 

rado liaison with the planes assigned for duty to this division. l^H, Corps 

4, (a) C'ombat liaison between this division and the left f^^^^.^^.^^^^'tZ: 
(Freneh) "n our right will he aeeomplished by one company of infantry and one platoon 
machine guns from the 10th Brigade. „,.„.l,ine 

(h) On the left, with the 90th Division, by one platoon of infantry and one section machuu 
guns from both divisions. 

(o) For Liai.son Plan, unchanged unless notilied later. 

5. P. C.'s. 3rd Corps, MALANCOURT. 

.5th Division, unchanged. 

9th and 10th Brigades, unchanged. ^ ^ ^^^^ 

Major General. 



304 History of the Fifth Division 



5th Division, 

31st October, 1918. 
20 Hours. 



FIELD ORDER, 

No. 65. 

Maps: MEZIERES) , ,;„ nnn 
VERDUN p =50,000. 

1. (a) In the event of the withdrawal of the enemy, the First American Army will pursue 
at once in the general direction of the line ETAIN — STENAY — STONNE, and keep in close 
contact with him. 

(b) The 3rd Corps will pursue in the general direction of STENAY and assist the 17th 
French Corps in the prompt occupation of the heights of the MEUSE between DUN-SUR- 
MEUSE and DAMVILLERS. 

(c) The zone of action of the 3rd Corps is shown on map herewith. 

(d) Troops: From left to right: 90th Division, 32nd Division, 5th Division. 

2. This division will pursue within the zone indicated on the map. Its axial road is indi- 
cated in red. 

3. (a) Brigades will pursue side by side, the !)th Brigade on the left, the 10th Brigade on 
the right, dividing line between brigades Ijeing shown in black on map. 

(b) The 9th Brigade will cross the MEUSE between DUN-SUR-MEUSE and point 
15.2-89.2, and will pursue approximately along the line (broken blue) shown on map within its 
zone. 

(c) The 10th Brigade will cross the MEUSE at some point between 15.2-89.2 and 15.6-85.0, 
and will pursue approximately along the broken blue line within its zone, shown on map. 

(d) One regiment of F. A. (75's) will be attached to each infantry brigade for the 
operation. 

(e) The remaining artillery of the division and the 13th M. G. Battalion, as divisional 
reserve, will follow the axial road and remain about 3 kms. behind the rear elements of the 
main body of troops on this road. This column will be constituted from head to rear, 13th 
M. G. Battalion, F. A. (75's), F. A. (15.5's). 

(f) One company of engineers will be attached to each infantry brigade, and will be used 
to facilitate its advance by opening roads and trails, following the advance battalions as closely 
as conditions will permit. 

(g) The Division Engineer will construct foot bridges for the passage of the infantry, 
and, as soon as sufficient forces have crossed to cover it, will construct a ponton bridge in the 
vicinity of LINY-DEVANT-DUN, suitalile for the passage of 75's. A bridge for heavy 
artillery will be constructed at DUN-SUR-MEUSE. Bridge material will be procured at 
once and the necessary reconnaissance made by the Division Engineer. Upon the completion 
of the bridges specified above, the engineers, less two companies, will be employed on the axial 
road. 

(h) The Division Surgeon will make the necessary arrangements for the evacuation of the 
sick and wounded. 

(x) (1) The advance main bodies must be so regulated that they wUl not be carried into 
the zone of the effective fire of the mass of the enemy's artillery installed in a previously 
prepared position before the latter has been uncovered by an advance guard. 

(2) Hostile resistance to particular columns will be relieved by the action of adjacent 
columns. 



Important Field Orders of Fifth Division 305 

. (3) Brigades will maintain liaison with each other and with divisions on their flanks by 
strong flank guards from which liaison detachments will be thrown out. 

4. Plan of Communication, Evacuation and Supply to be issued later. 

5. Any amendments to Plan of Liaison will be issued later. 

Axes of Liaison AINCREVILLE— DOULCOX, then axial road. 
P. C's: 

Division— CUNEL. 

1st move— probably MURVAUX. 
Brigades: To be announced later. 

H. E. Elt, 

Major GeneraL 



.'?()6 Histor// of ilic FifiJi Division 



5tli Division, 

3rd November, 1918. 
16 Hours. 

FIELD ORDER, 

No. b"8. 

Maps: MEZIERES) 

VERDUN j l='50-ffO. 

1. 'Die enemy is in full retreat in front of tlie fldtli Division. Reliable reports indicate 
that he is also withdrawinfr on our front from tlic cast lianli of tlie MEl^SE in a northeasterly 
direction. 

2. Field Order No. 65, 5th Division, will f;o into effect at once. 

3. 'I'wo ponton bridges now in the BOIS DE CUISY, near MONTF.VUCON are at the 
disposal of the division. Two Engineers officers will be at NANTILLOIS at 19 hours, today, 
for the purpose of conducting them to their destination. One bridge will be assigned to the 
10th Brigade and one to the 9th Brigade. Tlic liridge for tlie lOtli Brigade will be constructed 
in the vicinity of BRIEUI.I.ES. That for the 9tli Brigade at the .southern exit of DUN-SUR- 
MEUSE, or if found impracticable to construct it tlu-re, then approximately one kilometer 
south of this point at a place jireviously reconnoitered by tlic Engineers. 

4. Plan of communication, evacuation and sn]i]ily to be issued later. 

5. P. C.'s — Division — Will cli>se at its |irescnt Icpcatioii ,it midniglit 3/4 November and 
o])en at Cl'NEL at the same date and liour. 

Brigades — To lie announced later. 

H. E. Ei.Y. 

Major General. 



ImportanI Field Orders of Fifth Division 307 



C. 5th Division, 
4th November, 1918. 
20 Hours. 



SECRET 
FIELD ORDER, 

No. 69. 



Map.s: MEZIERESl , .„ „„„ 
VERDUN '^•^"•"'^"- 



1. The enemy continues his retreat. The First .Xrniy will press its pursuit with the utmost 
vigor. The Third Corps will continue its pursuit. The 90tli Division will reconnoiter cros.sings 
in the direction of STEN.W and push ))atrols across the MEUSE between WISEPPE and 
S.\SSEY-Sl'R-MErSE. The ITth Corps (French) on our left will seize the heights south- 
west of BREHEVILEE. The mission of the 32nd Division remains unchanged. 

2. This division will continue the execution of the mission ordered in Field Orders No. 05 
and No. 68, 5th Division. 

3. (a) Brigades within their sectors will push the enemv with the utmost vigor so as to 
gain the heights of COTE ST. GER.M.MN and the heights south of MURVAUX. Advance 
of the main body beyond this line will not be made without orders from these headquarters. 
Liai.son will lie maintained with the 90th Division on our left and the 17th Corps (French) on 
the right. 

(I)) The Artillerv of the 90th Division will assist this division in the crossing of the 
MEUSE. 

i. Administrative details: Unchanged. 

5. Plan of Liaison and P. C. s: Unchanged. 

H. E. Elt, 

Major General, 
Commanding. 



308 History of the Fifth Division 

Hq. 5th Division, 

5th November, 1918. 
18 Hours. 
FIELD ORDER, 
No. 70. 

Maps: DUN-SUR-MEUSE) 

BRANDEVILLE j ^■■■'"'"'^"• 

1. The attack of the 1st American Army continues to meet with success. The 5th Division 
has driven the enemy from his strong positions on tlie lieights east of tlie MEUSE. The 
17th Corps (French) is attacking on our riglit, and has for its objective BREHEVILLE. 

2. (a) This division will continue the attack tomorrow, and will gain and organize for 
defense the line: 

LION-DEVANT-DUN— COTE DE ST. GERMAIN— 'feRANDEVILLE, and high 

ground north and south of BR.'^^NDEVILLE. 
H hour will be 8 A. M. 

(b) Divisional Boundaries shown on map attached to F. O. No. 65, these Headquarters, 
are as follows: 

Southern Boundary: VILOSNES (exc.) to point 21.2-87.0— BRANDEVILLE 
(inc.). 

Northern Boundary: DUN-SUR-MEUSE (inc.), LION-DEVANT-DUN (inc.), 
CHARMOIS (exc). 

Boundary between brigades, as given on map with F. O. No. 65, is amended and will 
be: Point (17.0-88.0) to (20.0-90.4) to (20.5-91.-l) to 208 (in squared 12) to point 
(23.5-94.0). 

3. (a) The lOtli Brigade, on the right, will continue its attack and will take and organize 
for defense the line: 

BRANDEVILLE, and the high ground north and south of BRANDEVILLE, in- 
cluding CHAIMUSSON and BOIS DU CORROL. 
It will be reinforced by the 128th Infantry, 32nd Division, which will report to the Command- 
ing General, lOth Brigade, at BRIEULLES before 22 hours today. This regiment will be used 
for tlank protection. Flank protection will be provided by holding with one battalion the 
southeastern edge of BOIS DE CHATILLON and HiU 252, one battalion, Cote 284 (18.0-87.0), 
and one battalion the ridge from about point 22.3-90.0, southwe,st about 2^^ kms. Liaison will 
be gained with elements of the 17th Corps (French) at BREHEVILLE. 

(b) The 9th Brigade will take and organize for defense the Une: 
LION-DEVANT-DUN, COTE ST. GERMAIN and Cote 350. 

(c) The division reserve will consist of the 13th M. G. Battalion, one battalion each from 
the 9th and 10th Brigades. The Infantry battalions will remain west of the MEUSE, that of 
the 10th Brigade in the vicinity of BRIEULLES, and that of the 9th Brigade in the vicmity 
of CLERY-LE-PETIT. The 13th Machine Gun Battalion will be stationed at DOULCON. 

(d) Artillery: 

One regiment of field artillery (75's) will remain attached to each infantry brigade. The 
155's will be placed in position along the road BRIEULLES— CLERY-LE-PETIT— DOUL- 
CON, and will not be at a greater distance than li/j kms. west of the river. Other regiments 
of 75's attached to this division will move under the orders of the artillery brigade commander. 

(e) The Engineers will continue on their present duties. 
4.. For Administrative Details, see G-1 Order attached. 

Division unchanged— subsequently DUN-SUR-MEUSE. 
5. P. C.'s: 

9th Brigade: CLERY-LE-GRAND— subsequently MURVAUX. 

10th Brigade: BRIEULLES— subsequently FONTAINES. 

3rd F. A. Brigade: FME. DE LA MADELEINE— subsequently DUN-SUR-MEUSE. 

H. E. Ely, 

Major General, 
Commanding. 



Important Field Orders of Fifth Division 309 



Hq. 5th Division, 

6th November, 1918. 
19 Hours. 



FIELD ORDER, 

No. 71. 



Maps: DUN-SUR-MEUSEj 

BRANDEVILLE j ^^-'^'^^^■ 



1. The enemy's retreat continues. To the west he is retreating on a wide front. The 
5th Division has defeated the enemy on the right bank of the MEUSE, and has driven him in 
some places more than ten liilometers. 

2. This division will continue the operation prescribed in Field Order No. 70, these head- 
quarters, and ujiun reaching the objectives will organize them defensively, pending a further 
advance. 

3. (a) The division will hold in depth the ground gained along lines as follows: 
Outposts: Northern edge of LION-DEVT-DUN— foot of bluffs of Cote 350— Foot of 

bluffs of LE HAUT GRON— northeast exit of BRANDEVILLE, thence to northeast edge of 
Cote 378. 

Line of Resistance: Cote 350, BOIS DE CORROL— BOIS DE BRANDEVILLE, on 
both sides of town. 

(b) Second Position: Southwestern part of Cote ST. GERMAIN— MURVAUX— HILL 
343 (in square 90)— HILL 344 (in square 09)— HILL 370 (in square 20)— to Cote 388 (in 
square 29). 

(c) Reserve Position: BOIS DE DUN, BOIS DE BUSSY, BOIS DE CHATILLON. 

(d) Brigade Commanders will take immediate steps to organize and strengthen the posi- 
tion, as outlined above, within their respective zones. 

(e) Commanding General, 10th Brigade, will seek to strengthen the liaison on his right 
flank. 

(f) ArtiUery: All supporting artillery attached to brigades will be moved at once east of 
the MEUSE, and will take positions to cover the front and to support a further advance. 

(g) The 7th Engineers will continue on their present work. 

4. Administrative Details: Changes will follow. 

5. P. C.'s: 

Division unchanged, subsequently to DUN-SUR-MEUSE. 
9th and 10th Brigades and 3rd F. A. Brigade unchanged. 

H. E. Elt, 

Major General, 
Commanding. 



310 History of the Fifth Division 



p. C. 5th Division, 

7th Nuveniber, 1918. 
20 Hours. 

SECRET 
FIELD ORDER, 

No. 72. 

Map.s: DUN-SUR-MEUSE) 

BRANDEVIl.LE ) ^-'"""^'• 

1. Our .succcs.s i.s continuing ;inil wc have driven the enemy from important po.sitions on 
our front. Tlie Froneli division on our right attacked this morning and lias made notable 
progress. 

2. This division will complete the capture ami cleaning up of all i)art,s of the line of 
heights described in Field Order No. 71, these head(|uarters, and will organize them as directed 
in the same order. 

3. (a) Brigades will estaljlish liaison groups along tlie divisional boundary in touch with 
those of the divisions on the right and left, ami will jiatrol tu the front to keej) contact with 
the enemy. 

(b) .lilillcrii : The divisional artillery, in addition to covering the front of this division, 
will lie so jJaced as to assist with flanking tire the defense of the neighboring divisions. 

(c) All organizations w-ill take advantage i>i the momentary lull in the forward move- 
ment to re-equip and reorganize, ]ire]iaratory to further advance. 

(il) Pursuant to Field Order Xo. 53, 3rd Corps, the northern lioundary of this division 
will be as follows: AIXCREVILLE inclusive to 11.0-9(1.3 to FERME DE ".IIPII.LE exclu- 
sive to U.5-91.7 (on east bank of MEl'SE), thence along east bank .d" MECSE north to 
canal, thence along canal to MOl'ZAY. 

-t. Administrative details: Xo change. 

5. P. C. 5th Division will close at Cl'NEI, at 9 A. M., 8th Xovember, 1918. and will open 
at DUN-SUR-MEUSE same hour and date. 

Infantry Brigade P. C.'s: Unchanged. 

P. C. .ird Fi.ld \rtillery will o])en at I)( X-SUR-MEUSE .same date and hour as that of 
the Division. 

H. E. Ely, 

Major General, 
Commanding. 



Important Field Orders of Fifth Division 311 



p. C. 5tli Division, 

9tli November, 1918. 
12 Hours. 



SECRET 

FIELD ORDER, 

No. 73. 

Maps: BRANDEVILLE 
MONTMEDY | 
VIRTON I 

MARVILLE 



1 :2U,0UO. 



1. Tlie enemy continues the retreat from the MEUSE to the North. In the event of his 
withdrawal east of the MEUSE, the 3rd Corps will press him vigorously all along its front 
and will follow promptly his withdrawal. The fldth Division will pursue on the left, the 5th 
Division in the center and the 32nd Division on the right. 

2. (a) In the event of pursuit, this division will pursue within its zone. It will relieve 
the 1.5th Division (French) in that part of its sector north of D-\.M\'II,1,EHS. This addi- 
tional front will be added to the sector of the 10th Brigade until taken over liy the 32nd 
Division. 

(b) Zone of action of the 3rd Corps: 

Southern boundarv: Vll.OSXES (inc.)— HAR.MMONT (inc.)— ECUREY (inc.) 
— DAMVILLERS (e.xc.)— VU.LERS-LES-MANGIENNES (exc.)— SORBEY (inc.) — 
ARRANCY (inc.). 

Northern boundary: STENAY (inc.)— CHAUVENEY (inc.)— MONTMEDY (inc.) 
—VIRTON (inc.). 
5th Division: 

Southern boundary: FONT.VINES (exc.)— BR.VNDEVII.LE (inc.)— J.VMETZ 
(inc.)— PETIT FAILLY (inc.)— LONGUYON (exc). 

Northern boundary: MILLY-DEV.\XT-DUN (inc.)— CHARMOIS CHATEAU 
(inc.)— north end of FORET WOEVRE— IRE-I,E-SEC (inc.)— OTHE (exc.)— .Vl.LON- 
DRELLE (inc.). 

(c) Corps, divisional and brigade boundaries will become effective immediately in case 
of a pursuit acticm, and 3rd Corps boundary permanently at 12 hours, 9th November. 

3. (a) Brigades will pur.sue side by side, the 9th Brigade on the left, the 10th Brigade on 
the right. Dividing line between brigades: MURVAUX (to 9th Brigade) — 22.-95.8 (to 9th 
Brigade)— REMOIVII.I.E (to 10th Brigade)— VILLERS-I.E-ROND (to 10th Brigade) — 
VILLETE (to 10th Brigade). 

(b) THE 9TH BRIGADE: Will pursue along the route: 
LION-DEVANT-DUN— CHARMOIS, thence northeast to CHE.MIN-DES-CHARBON- 

NIERS to its termination in square 19, thence across country to the LOUPPY-B.A.VLON 
road, and thence via road to JUVIGNY. .\n alternative route to JUVIGNY via the unim- 
proved road through the FORET-DE-\V'OK\'RE from 20.2-94..3 to cross road at 25.75-97.8 
may prove better. A reconnaissance of both roads will be made and the most practicable 
selected. Ai least one battalion must proceed by the route which is not selected for the main 
body. Should reconnaissance prove both of the routes to .JUVIGNY imjiracticable for wheel 
transportation, all artillery and other transportation will follow the axial road to I^OUPPY. 
From .lUVIGXY, the route .lUVIGXY— M.VRVILLE (from 316-98.2 via axial road), thence 
axial road to CH.VRENCY, will be followed. It will cover the crossings of the 90th Division 
between S.VSSEY and STEX'.W liy flank guard of two battalions, two companies of machine 
guns and a battery of artillerv. This flank guard will move in the direction CH.\RMOIS 
CHATE.A.U— north end of FORET-DE-WOEVRE— H.VN-LES-JUVIGNY. 

(c) THE lOTH BRIG.VDE will i)ursue approximately along the route axial road to 
JAMETZ, thence via JAMETZ-MAR\'ILI.E road to crossroad 2 kilometers east of MAR- 
VILLE, thence to PL.-VBEUVILLE. Liaison will be maintained with the 32nd Division on 
the right by flank guards, from which liaison detachments will be .sent out. The 128th Infantry, 



312 'History of the Fifth Division 

now attached to the 10th Brigade, will relieve the 15th Division (French) in that part of its 
sector north of DAMVILLERS (exc). Relief to be completed by noon 9th November. 
Details of this relief have already been made. 

(d) March of brigades in pursuit will be covered by strong advance guards, supported 
by artillery, sufficiently distant to insure that the main body of the brigade will not be brought 
within the zone of artiUery fire before the enemy's position is developed. 

(e) One regiment of Field ArtiUery, 76's, will be attached to each infantry brigade for the 
operation. 

(f) The remaining artillery of the division and the 13th Machine Gun Battalion, as divi- 
sional reserve, will foUow the axial road and remain about 2 kms. behind the rear elements 
of the main body of troops on this road. This column will be constituted from head to rear: 

13th Machine Gun Battalion. 

F. A. 75's (if such are attached). 

F. A. 155's. 

(g) One company of engineers will be attaclied to each infantry brigade and wiU be used 
to facilitate its advance by opening roads and trails, following the advance battalions as 
closely as conditions will permit. Balance of Engineers will work on axial road, well forward, 
ready to repair route of march promptly. 

4. Axial roads: 

3rd Corps: DUN-SUR-MEUSE— MURVAUX— REMOIVILLE— JAMETZ— MAR- 
VILLE— LONGUYON. 

5th Division: DUN-SUR-MEUSE— LOUPPY— JAMETZ— MARVILLE—CHAR- 
ENCY. 

5. Axis of liaison: Same as axial road. 
Division P. C. will move along axis of liaison. 

Brigade P. C.'s will foUow the route taken by their brigades. 

H. E. Ely, 

Major General, 
Commanding. 



Important Field Orders of Fifth Division 313 



p. C. 5th Division, 

9tli November, 1918. 
14 Hours. 

SECRET 
FIELD ORDER, 

No. 74. 

Maps: BRANDEVILLE\ 

MONTMEDY \ ^.^^^^^ 
VIRTON ( i.-iJ,uuu. 

MARVILLE ) 

1. Reports indicate tliat the enemy has withdrawn to tlie northeast. He is believed to have 
halted on the heights two kms. east of STEN.A.Y— nortii of BAALON— north of REMOI- 
VILLE— DELUT— COTE DE ROMAGNE. His patrols have been encountered in the 
FORET DE WOEVRE. The 2nd Colonial Corps is advancing on our right. We hold 
MOUZAY. The 3rd Corps will pursue. The advance guard of the 32nd Division will cross 
the line MOUZAY— CHARMOIS CH,\TEAU— BRAXDEVILLE at 14 hours today. The 
90th Division will commence the crossing of its infantry immediately. 

2. This division will pursue in accordance with the provisions of Field Order No. 73, these 
headquarters. 

3. The advance guards of the .5th Division and the flank guard, which is to protect the 
crossing of the 90th Division, will cross the line MOUZAY— CHARMOIS CHATEAU— 
BRANDEVILLE— LISSEY— DAMVILLERS at 14 hours today. The advance of the 
brigades and other units will be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Field Order 
No. 73. Brigade commanders are responsible for the mopping up of that part of the FORET 
DE WOEVRE which lies within their zone of advance. 

4. Administrative details: No change. 

5. P. C. 3rd Corps at DUN-SUR-MEUSE after 12 hours, 10th November, 1918. 

P. C. 5th Division will close at DUN-SUR-MEUSE at 9 hours, 10th November, 1918, and 
will open at MURVAUX, same day and hour. 

P. C. 9th Brigade, LION-DEVANT-DUN, 6 P. M. today. 

P. C. 10th Brigade, BRANDEVILLE, 9 A. M., 10th November, 1918. 

H. E. Elt, 

Major General, 
Commanding. 



:U1 Histori/ of the Fifth Dixrimon 



p. C. 5th Division, 

10th November, 1918. 
23 Hours. 



SECRET 
FIELD ORDER, 

No. 75. 

Maps: BR.\NDEVILI,E\ 
MONTMEDY / 
\IRTUN ) 

M.-VRVII.LE 



1 :20,000. 



1. The 90th Divisi.m, on our left, captured STEN.W and the BOIS DE CHENOIS. The 
32nd Division, on our riglit, has advanced to the western edfie of the BOIS DE M-\NGE and 
the BOIS DE .MONTR'S, and has penetrated into the BOIS DE PO.MMEPRE. The 3rd 
Corps will continue its pursuit and seize the heifihts overlooking the CHIFRES RIVER 
on the line of .MONT.MEDY— I.ONGUYON— .\RRANCY. 

2. The 5th Division will continue its pursuit as directed in Field Order No. 73, these 
headquarters, driving hard on VII.I.ETTE, and seizing the line of heights 303— BOIS DE EA 
GRANGE, Hill 312. 

3. (a) The 9tli and 10th Brigades will continue their pursuit as directed in Field Order 
No. 73, these headquarters, seizing that part of the line of heights described in paragraph 2 
above, which lie within their zone. Strong patrols will be pushed to the front from these 
heights, keeping contact with the enemy. 

(b) The 9th Brigade will maintain close touch with the 90th Division, and by its progres- 
sion south of the BOIS MONTMEDY will assist that division In taking the wood. 

(c) Liaison detachments tlirown out from flank guards will keep touch with the divisions 
on our right and left. 

(d) The pursuit will be driven with the utmost vigor. 

(e) The Division artillery will continue Its mission of clo.sely supporting the advance of 
the infantry. One battalion of Corps .\rtillery, 1.55 G. P. F., has been ordered to cross the 
MEl'SE and will proceed to the region north of BR.\NDE\'ILI,E to support the advance 
of the corjjs. 

4. .\DMINISTli ATIVE DET.MI.S: Changes in circulation will follow. 

5. P. C.'s: 

Division— next to I.OUPPY. 

dth Brigadi — next to .U'VIGNY. 

lOtli Brigade— next to I.OUPPY. 

3rd F. A. Brigade— next to LOL'PPY. 

H. E. EiY, 

Major General, 
Commanding. 



Important Field Orders of Fifth Division 



Hq. 5th Division, 

11th November, 1918. 
8 Hours. 



FIELD ORDER, No. 76. 



1. Field Order No. 7.5, these headquarters, is revoked. 

2. Hostilities will cease along the whole front at 11 hours, 11 November, 1918, Paris time. 

3. No allied troops will pass ihe line reached by them at that hour and date until further 
orders. 

4. All communication with the enemy, l)oth liefore and after termination of hostilities, is 
absolutely forbidden. In ease of violation of this order, tile severest disciplinary measures 
will be taken. .Any officer offending will l)e sent to these headquarters under guard. 

5. Every em})hasis will be laid on the fact that the arrangement is an armistice only and 
not a peace. 

(). There nuist not lie the sliglitest relaxation of vigilance. Troops must be prepared at 
any moment for further operations. 

7. During the armistice, should anyone from the enemy's jiosition approach our line with 
a white flag, he will lie received by an officer, blindfolded, and conducted to the nearest bat- 
talion P. C, where he will be detained and the fact of his arrival communicated as promptly 
as possible to these headquarters for instructions. Pending receipt of these instructions, no 
conversation will be had with the person, or [larty, who has thus presented himself, except by 
the officer who has received him, and his conversation will be limited to finding out the purpose 
for which he w^as sent. 

8. Special steps will lie taken by all commanders to insure the strict discipline, and 
that all troops are in readiness and fully prejiared for any eventualities. Brigade com- 
manders will )iersonally inspect all organizations with the foregoing view. 

H. E. Ely, 

Major General, 
Commanding. 



316 History of the Fifth Division 

DECORATIONS BESTOWED ON MEMBERS OF FIFTH DIVISION 

CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR 
CaiJt. Edward O. Allworth, 60th Inf. 1st Lieut. Samuel WoodfiU, 60th Inf. 

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL 

Maj. Gen. Hanson E. Ely, Commanding Sth Col. Robert H. Pierson, Div. Surg. 

Div. Col. Phillip B. Peyton, Commanding 6Ist Inf. 

Brig. Gen. J. C. Castner, Commanding 9th Col. Rohert H. Peck, Commanding llth Inf. 

Inf. Brig. Col. Earl G. Paules, Commanding 7th Eng. 

Brig. Gen. Paul B. Malone, Commanding 10th Lieut. Col. Stephen C. Reynolds, A. C. of S., 

Inf. Brig. G-1. 
Col. C. A. Trott, Chief of Staff, Sth Div. 

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS 

DrVISION HeADOI ARTERS 

Capt. Harry L. Eraser, Q. M. C. (deceased). 



Sixtieth Infantry 



Capt. Dalton E. Brady. 

Capt. Lee S. Eads (deceased). 

Capt. Horace R. Tune. 

1st Lieut. Rex P. Enochs. 

1st Lieut. Judson G. Martell (deceased). 

1st Lieut. Otha K. Morrison, 

1st Lieut. Washington Reed. 

2nd Lieut. John B. Crone. 

2nd Lieut. John E. Eigenauer. 

Sgt. Allie Swaggerty, Hdqtrs. Co. 

Mec. Charles W. Brison, Co. A. 

Pvt. Steve Houchar, Co. A. 

Cpl. Kenneth Birchfield, Co. B. 

1st Sgt. Vincil E. Brown, Co. B. 

Pvt. Oscar E. Johnson, Co. B. 

Sup. Sgt. Arthur M. Fuller, Co. C. 

Pvt. 1st CI. Peter A. DeVos, Co. C. 

Sgt. Jo.seph La Jennessee, Co. D. 

Cpl. Francis Ackley, Co. D. 

Cpl. Henry J. Davis, Co. D. 



Cpl. Hyman Silverman, Co. E. 

Cpl. Anthony M. Wallace, Co. E. 

Cpl. Robert F. Warren (deceased), Co. E. 

Pvt. William Gander, Co. E. 

Pvt. Alexander Scandel, Co. E. 

Cpl. Theodore J. DeCar], Co. F. 

Sgt. Louis Surdez, Co. G. 

Pvt. 1st CI. Edd Belk, Co. G. 

Pvt. John B. Mitchell, Co. G. 

Sgt. Harland D. Morris, Co. H. 

1st Sgt. Lockwood Williams, Co. I. 

Sgt. Reed S. Douglas, Co. I. 

Mec. Ludwig Genrich, Co. I. 

Pvt. Max Schoemaker, Co. I. 

Pvt. 1st CI. John Zlotnikoff, Co. L. 

Pvt. Charles Mass, Co. L. 

Sup. Sgt. Alexander N. Ruddock (deceased), 

Co. M. 
Sgt. Severt J. Nelson (deceased), Co. M. 
Cpl. Charles D. Round,s, Co. M. 



SixTY-tTRST Infantry 



Lieut. Col. Lowe A. McClure. 

Maj. Alexander N. Stark, Jr. 

Capt. Russell S. Fisher. 

2nd Lieut. Jes.se A. Montee. 

2nd Lieut. Oakley L. Parkhill. 

Sgt. Howard Bradshaw (deceased), Co. A. 

Sgt. William B. Cochran (deceased), Co. A. 

Pvt. William Berry, Co. A. 

Pvt. Jesse L. Cline, Co. A. 

Sgt. Leland Brown, Co. B. 



Cpl. Robert Hill, Co. C. 

1st Sgt. Paul C. Rowan (deceased), Co. D. 

Sgt. Edgar F. Reed (deceased), Co. E. 

Pvt. George R. Fratus, Co. F. 

Sgt. Earl BiUingsley, Co. H. 

Sgt. Edgar C. Davis, Co. H. 

Sgt. Hubert C. Morris, Co. H. 

Sgt. Emmett McBride, Co. I. 

Sgt. Russell Oke, Co. L. 

Sgt. Charles Lewis (deceased), Co. M. 



Foubteenth Machine Gun Battalion 
Sgt. Jay C. Pritchard, Co. D. 



Winners of Decorations 



317 



Sixth Infantet 



Lieut. Col. Courtney H. Hodges. 

Lieut. Col. John W. Leonard. 

Capt. Jabez G. Gholston. 

Capt. Guy L. Hartman. 

1st Lieut. Harry C. Barnes. 

1st Lieut. Edward A. Macguire. 

1st Lieut. Josiah P. Mudge. 

1st Lieut. Roger H. MuUen. 

1st Lieut. Julius Niles (deceased). 

1st Lieut. Maurice W. Riker. 

1st Lieut. George Thorngate. 

2nd Lieut. Charles V. Abernathy. 

2nd Lieut. Robert G. Carter. 

2nd Lieut. Paul J. Drasigroch. 

2nd Lieut. George H. Ferguson. 

2nd Lieut. Gordon Stapleton. 

Cpl. Joseph G. Armistead (deceased), 

Hdqtrs. Co. 
Sgt. Charles L. Hicks, Co. A. 
Sgt. Alexander Stoker, Co. A. 
Sgt. Fred F. Spivey, Co. B. 



Cpl. Thomas Gassoway, Co. B. 

Pvt. Russell K. Adair, Co. B. 

Pvt. Clarence Awbrey, Co. B. 

Pvt. Roland D. Lynch, Co. B. 

Sgt. Harry A. Williamson. Co. C. 

Sgt. William Ruppell, Co. D. 

Pvt. Angelo Casselo, Co. D. 

Pvt. Frank Endler, Co. D. 

Pvt. Daniel Whitaker, Co. D. 

Cpl. Chester V. Davis, Co. E. 

Pvt. William A. Black, Co. E. 

Pvt. Thomas V. Sharp (deceased), Co. F. 

Sgt. Gilmore Tomlin, Co. G. 

Pvt. 1st CI. Harry Davis, Co. H. 

Pvt. Christ Papadakis, Co. H. 

Pvt. Luther Gay, Co. L. 

Sgt. Lockhom Hupman, Co. L. 

Sgt. Bruce Epley, Co. M. 

Cpl. Charley Howard, Co. M. 

Pvt. Arthur J. Young, Med. Dct. 



Eleventh Infantet 



Col. Robert H. Peck. 

Lieut. Col. R. John West. 

Maj. John H. Muncaster. 

Maj. Martin C. Rudolph. 

Capt. John W. O'Daniel. 

1st Lieut. Almeron W. Shanklin (deceased). 

2nd Lieut. Leo G. Clark. 

Pvt. William Hassebrook, Mach. Gun Co. 

Sgt. Newman Davis, Co. D. 

Pvt. Daniel Erb, Co. D. 

Sgt. Clyde F. Mainwaring (deceased), Co. E. 

Cpl. Greene Strothers, Co. G. 

l.st Sgt. Corbett Meeks, Co. H. 



Sgt. Anthony Chirafisi, Co. H. 

Cpl. Tom Silver. Co. H. 

1st Sgt. George Berkley, Co. K. 

Sgt. Jack Bennett, Co. K. 

Cpl. John K. Irons, Co. K. 

Pvt. Raymond Harrell, Co. K. 

Sgt. Lloyd L. Ferguson, Co. L. 

Sgt. Olex Phillis, Co. L. 

Pvt. Joseph Thornton, Co. L. 

Sgt. George L. Ellis, Co. M. 

Sgt. Fred Smith, Co. M. 

Pvt. Lester Brown, Co. M. 

Pvt. Fielding V. Meeks (deceased), Med. Det. 



FrFTEENTH Machine Gun Battalion 



Capt. Frederick V. Burgess. 

1st Lieut. William H. Kofmehl. 

1st Lieut. Josephus B. Wilson (deceased). 

2nd Lieut. Henry H. Neil. 

Sgt. Cornelius O'Rourke, Co. A. 

Sgt. Edward S. WiUis, Co. A. 

Sgt. Ralph L. CofiFman (deceased), Co. B. 

Pvt. Ernest G. Lord, Co. B. 

Cpl. Charles Spitznagel, Co. C. 



Pvt. 1st CI. Kimon Karelis, Co. C. 

Pvt. 1st CI. Charles W. Sharkey, Co. C. 

Pvt. Percy L. Dile, Co. C. 

Pvt. James Gottschalk, Co. C. 

Pvt. Dick Oosterbann, Co. C. 

Pvt. Gregory Wygast, Co. C. 

Sgt. Stanley Bevan, Co. D. 

Pvt. Wayne D. Mounts, Co. D. 



Twentieth Field Aettlleet 
1st Lieut. Othel J. Gee. 



Twentt-fiest Field Aethxeet 
Pvt. 1st CI. Harry E. Garber, Bat. F. Pvt. 1st CI. Fred R. Weiss, Bat. F. 



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Historij of the Fifth Division 



Seventh Engineers 



Maj. William M. Hoge. Ci)l. 

Maj. Wynian R. Swan. Pvt. 

Capt. Howard R. McAdams. Pvt. 

Capt. Charles J. Moore (deceased). Pvt. 

1st Lieut. Jo.seph W. Gray. Pvt. 

1st Lieut. Fred D. Mendenliall. Pvt. 

Lieut. Alfred Jacquin (French, attached). Sfrt. 

Sfrt. John C. Burgin, Co. A. Sgt. 

Sgt. Harry W. Campbell. Co. A. Cpl. 

Sgt. David A. Olijihant, Co. A. Pvt. 

Sgt. Patrick P. Higgins, Co. B. Pvt. 

Master Eng. Richard ,1. Toliin, Co. C. Sgt. 

Sgt. Eugene P. Wallier, Co. D. Sgt. 



Roljert E. Crawford, Co. D. 

Fred A. Crowe, Co. D. 

Noah L. Gump, Co. D. 

John Hoggle, Co. D. 

Irvin B. Horn, Co. D. 

Stanley T. Murniane, Co. D. 

l.st CI." John T. Baker, Co. F. 

Otis C. Scohy, Co. F. 

Walter S. Sevalia, Co. F. 

1st CI. Juliu.s D. Larson, Co. F. 

Moody A. Weeks, Co. F. 

1st CI. Herliert Ver Mehren, Med. Det. 

Elmer W. Highley, Med. Det. 



Thirteenth Machine Gin B.\ttai.ion 



1st Lieut. Harry L. Smith. 
2nd Lieut. Percy E. Innian. 
Sgt. William L. Simms. 
Pvt. 1st CI. Mandcl Olson, Co. A. 



Pvt. 1st CI. Wade C. Wales, Co. A. 
Sgt. Clark Butterfield, Co. B. 
Pvt. l.st CI. Frederick Yannantuoana (de- 
ceased), Med. Det. 



Ninth Field Signal Battalion 
Cpl. Earnest A. Carlson, Co. C. Pvt. Orson D. Bleazard, Jr., Co.C. 



Fifth Amminition Train 



Cpl. Earl Ross, Co. B. 
Sgt. George W. Allirecht, Co. G. 
Sgt. Josejih A. Bouchard, Co. G. 
Cpl. Charles G. Hammons, Co. G. 



C'jil. .\lva Lee Johnson, Co. G. 
Wag. David.son W. Latham, Co. G. 
Pvt. Charles Gustafson, Co. G. 



Fifth Military Police 
Capt. George N. Miinro (deceased) 



G. H. Q. CITATIONS 



Lieut. Col. George D. Kieffer, .5th San. Train. 
Maj. George C. Stull, Chaplain, 11th Inf. 
Major James Stewart, Ordnance Dept. 
1st Lieut. G. C. Barnes, 5th Mobile Ord. Re- 
pair Shop. 



Sgt. of Ord. Alson B. Edgerton, Ord. Dept., 

Div. Hqtrs. 
Cpl. Fred Henderson, Co. L, 61st Inf. 
Pvt. Joe Morelli, Ord. Dept., Div, Hqtrs. 



Winners of Decorations 
FOREIGN DECORATIONS 



319 



LEGION OF HONOR (FRENCH) 

Commander of the Legion of Honor (French) 

Maj. Gen. Hanson E. Ely, Commanding 5tli Div. 

Officers of the Legion of Honor (French) 

Brig. Gen. Paul B. Malone, Commanding 10th Col. Robert H. Peck, lltli Inf. 

Inf. Brig. Col. C. A. Trott, Chief of Staff, 5th Div. 



Chevaliers of the Legion of Honor (French) 



Lieut. Col. John W. Leonard, 6th Inf. 
Lieut. Col. Lowe A. McClure, Gist Inf. 
Lieut. Col. John Scott, Div. Sig. Officer. 
Lieut. Col. R. John West, 11 th Inf. 
Maj. John H. Muncaster, 11th Inf. 
Maj. Alexander N. Stark, 61st Inf. 
Maj. Wvman R. Swan, 7th Eng. 



Capt. Edward O. Allworth, 60th Inf. 
Capt. Ru.s,sell S. Fisher, 61st Inf. 
1st Lieut. Washington Reed, 60th Inf. 
1st Lieut. Maurice W. Riker, 6th Inf. 
1st Lieut. Samuel Woodfill, 60th Inf. 
2nd Lieut. Gordon Stapleton, Bth Inf. 



MEDAILLES MILITAIRES (FRENCH) 



Sgt. Harry W. Camphell, 7th Eng. 

Sgt. .Vrthiir M. Fuller, «()th Inf. 

Sgt. William I.. Sims, i;3th Mach. Gun Bat. 



Pvt. 1st CI. Charles W. Sharkey, 1.5th Mach. 

Gun Bat. 
Pvt. Daniel Erb, 11th Inf. 
Pvt. Noah L. Gump, 7th Eng. 



CROIX DE GUERRE, WITH PALM (FRENCH) 



Maj. Gen. Hanson E. Ely, Commanding 5th 

biv. 
Brig. Gen. Paul B. Malcme, Commanding 10th 

Inf. Brig. 
Col. Robert H. Peck, llth Inf. 
Col. C. A. Trott, Chief of Staff, 5th Div. 
Lieut. Col. John W. Leonard, 6th Inf. 
IJeut. Col. Lowe A. McClure, 61st Inf. 
Lieut. Col. John Scott, Div. Sig. Officer. 
Lieut. Col. R. John West, llth Inf. 
Maj. John H. Muncaster, llth Inf. 
Maj. Alexander N. Stark, 61st Inf. 
Maj. Wynian R. Swan, 7th Eng. 



Capt. Edward O. .\llworth, 60th Inf. 

Cai)t. Russell S. Fi.sher, 61st Inf. 

l.st Lieut. Washington Reed, 60th Inf. 

1st Lieut. Maurice W. Riker, 6th Inf. 

1st Lieut. Samuel Woodfill, 60th Inf. 

2nd Lieut. Gordon Stapleton, 6th Inf. 

Sgt. Harry W. Campbell, 7th Eng. 

Sgt. Arthur M. Fuller, 60th Inf. 

Sgt. William L. Sims, 13th Mach. Gun Bat. 

Pvt. 1st CI. Charles W. Sharkey, 15th Mach. 

Gun Bat. 
Pvt. Daniel Erb. llth Inf. 
Pvt. Noah L. Gump, 7th Eng. 



CROIX DE GUERRE, WITH STAR (FRENCH) 



Maj. John J. Burleigh, 61st Inf. 2nd 

Capt. Frederick V. Burgess, 15th Mach. Gun 2nd 

Bat. 2nd 

Capt. William F. Demuth, 61st Inf. 2nd 

Capt. Howard R. McAdams, 7th Eng. 2nd 

1st Lieut. Guy L. Hartman, 6th Inf. 2nd 

1st Lieut. Feiix Kempski, llth Inf. Sgt. 

1st Lieut. Roger H. Mullen, 6th Infantry. Sgt. 

1st Lieut. Harry L. Smith, 13th Mach. Gun Sgt. 

Bat. Sgt. 

1st Lieut. Horace R. Tune, 61st Inf. Sgt. 

2nd Lieut. Leo G. Clarke, llth Inf. Sgt. 

2nd Lieut. John B. Crone, 60th Inf. Sgt. 



Lieut. Paul J. Drasigroch, 6th Inf. 
Lieut. Carlos J. Lively, 60th Inf. 
Lieut. John W. O'Daniel, llth Inf. 
Lieut. Oakley L. Parkhill, 61st Inf. 
Lieut. James A. Sewell, 60th Inf. 
Lieut. Barney S. Shepard, llth Inf. 
Jack Bennett, llth Inf. 
Stanley Bevan, 15th Mach. Bun Bat. 
Earl Billingsley, filst Inf. 
Vincil Brown, 60tli Inf. 
Clark Butterfield, 13th Mach. Gun Bat. 
Anthony Chirafisi, llth Inf. 
George'L. Ellis, llth Inf. 



320 History of the Fifth Division 

CROIX DE GUERRE, WITH STAR (FRENCH)— Co/ttrnwed 

Sgt. Bruce Epley, 6th Inf. Mec. Charles Brison, 60th Inf. 

Sgt. Lloyd L. Ferguson, llth Inf. Mec. Ludwig Genrich, 60th Inf. 

Sgt. Patrick P. Higgins, 7th Eng. Pvt. 1st CI. Oscar E. Johnson, 61st Inf. 

Sgt. Charley Howard, 6th Inf. Pvt. 1st CI. Kiraon Karelis, 15th Mach. Gun 

Sgt. Huhcrt C. Morris, 61st Inf. Bat. 

Sgt. Russell Oke, 61st Inf. Pvt. 1st CI. Manuel Olson, 13th Mach. Gun 

Sgt. Olex Phillis, llth Inf. Bat. 

Sgt. Otis C. Scobey, 7th Eng. Pvt. 1st CI. Wade C. Wales, 13th Mach. Gun 

Sgt. Fred F. Spivey, 6th Inf. Bat. 

Sgt. Alexander Stoker, 6th Inf. Pvt. 1st CI. John Zlotnikoff, 60th Inf. 

Sgt. AUie Swaggerty, 60th Inf. Pvt. Russell K. Adair, 6th Inf. 

Sgt. Eugene P. Walker, 7th Eng. Pvt. Clarence Awbrey, 6th Inf. 

Sgt. Lockwood Williams, 60th Inf. Pvt. William A. Black, 6th Inf. 

Sgt. Edward S. Willis, 1.5th Mach. Gun Bat. Pvt. Lester Brown, llth Inf. 

Cpl. Francis Ackley, 60th Inf. Pvt. Raymond Harrell, llth Inf. 

Cpl. Ernest A. Carlson, 9th Fd. Sig. Bat. Pvt. John Hoggle, 7th Eng. 

Cpl. Thomas Cassoway, 6th Inf. Pvt. Irwin B. Horn, 7th Eng. 

Cpl. Robert E. Crawford, 7th Eng. Pvt. Angelo Juliano, 60th Inf. 

Cpl. Roliert HUI, 61st Inf. Pvt. Roland D. Lynch, 6th Inf. 

Cpl. John K. Irons, llth Inf. Pvt. John Mitchell, 60th Inf. 

Cpl. Charles D. Rounds, 60th Inf. Pvt. Wayne Mounts, 15th Mach. Gun Bat. 

Cpl. Hyman Silverman, 60th Inf. Pvt. Alexander Scandel, 60th Inf. 

Cpl. Greene Strothers, llth Inf. Pvt. Mody A. Weeks, 7th Eng. 

Cpl. Joseph B. Waters, llth Inf. Pvt. Gregory Wygast, 15th Mach. Gun Bat. 

ORDRE DE CROWN CHEVALIER (BELGIAN) 
Capt. Frank O. Mercer, 7th Eng. 

DECORATION MILITAIRE (BELGIAN) 
Cpl. Harold Webster, 15th Mach. Gun Bat. Pvt. Joseph B. Waters, llth Inf. 

CROIX DE GUERRE (BELGIAN) 
Sgt. Bruce Epley, 6th Inf. Pvt. Ira Hardin, 6th Inf. 

Sgt. Elda L. Phipps, 6th Inf. Pvt. Rc.xford K. Walker, 61st Inf. 

Cpl. Fred Henderson, 61st Inf. 

ITALIAN ARMY DECORATIONS 

Maj. Alexander N. Stark, 61st Inf. Pvt. William Berry, 61st Inf. 

Sgt. C. H. Hicks, 6th Inf. Pvt. Jesse L. Cline, 61st Inf. 

CpL R. Scheetz, 19th Fd. Art. Pvt. James Gottschalk, 15th Mach. Gun Bat. 

Cpl. Fred Henderson, 61st Inf. Pvt. H. Rust, 61st Inf. 

Cpl. Tom Silver, llth Inf. Pvt. Joseph Thornton, llth Inf. 

Cpl. Theodore J. DeCarl, 60th Inf. Pvt. Arthur J. Young, 6th Inf. 
Pvt. Edd Belk, 60th Inf. 

SUMMARY 

Medals of Honor 2 

Distinguished Service Medals 9 

Distinguished Service Crosses 198 

G. H. Q. Citations 6 

Commander of Legion of Honor (French) 1 

Officers of Legion of Honor (French) 3 

Chevaliers of Legion of Honor (French) 13 

Medailles Militaires (French) 6 

Croix de Guerre, with Palm (Frencli) 23 

Croix de Guerre, with Star (French) 69 

Ordre de Crown Chevalier (Belgian) 1 

Decorations Militaires (Belgian) 2 

Croix de Guerre ( Belgian ) 5 

Italian Crosses 13 



Fifth Division Citations 321 



HEADQUARTERS FIFTH DIVISION, 

AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES, 

A. P. O. No. 745. 

GENERAL ORDERS, 
No. 11. 

The Division Commander takes great pleasure in publisliing the following letter from the 
Commander-in-Chief: 

"AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES, 
OFFICE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF. 

France, April 30, 1919. 
Majoe Genebai. Hanson E. Elt, 
Commanding 5th Division, 
American E. F. 

Mt Deab General Ely: 

It is a pleasant duty for me to congratulate you and through you the officers and men 
of the 5th Division on the inspection and review held at Esch on April 30th. The smart 
appearance of all ranks, as well as the fine shape in which I found your horse transport, are 
signs of the high morale which permeates your division and the individual pride which each 
man takes in your splendid fighting record. 

Arriving in England towards the end of April, 1918, it was sent at once to the area near 
Bar-sur-Aube for its regular course of training. After one month it was hurried into the 
quiet Anould sector on the Vosges front, where it continued its training until the middle of 
July. The Commanding General of the division at that time took command of the St. Die 
sector on the same front. Toward the end of August the division joined the 1st Army and on 
September 11th it played its part in the successful St. Mihiel offensive. The attack was con- 
tinued until September 14th, during which time severe fighting was had in the Bois-de- 
Bonvaux and the Bois-de-Grand-Fontaine, which will always be names to be remembered by 
the division. Relieved from the line on September 16th, after a total advance of about 7 kilo- 
meters, the division rested until Octol)er 12th, wlien it was thrown into the Meuse-Argonne 
offensive. It remained in this attack for ten days under constant machine gun and heavy 
artillery fire from the eastern heights of the Meuse, capturing the Bois-de-la-Pultiere and the 
Bois-des-Rappes. On October 23rd the division was relieved from the battle. Four days later 
it returned to the attack remaining in the battle until the cessation of hositilities on November 
11th. During this time it captured, among other places, Aincreville, Mouzay and Vilosnes, 
advancing 21 kilometers into the enemy's line. The feat of arms, however, which marks espe- 
cially the division's ability as a fighting unit, was the crossing of the Meuse River and the 
establisliment of a bridgehead on the eastern bank. This operation was one of the most 
brilliant military feats in the history of the American Army in France. 

Since the armistice the division has formed a portion of the Army of Occupation, and in 
its conduct under difficult conditions there, I take especial pride. Every man can rest assured 
of the gratitude of the American people for his share in the final victory, of my appreciation 
of his achievements, and of the deep interest which I shall take in the future of all ranks. 

Sincerely yours, 

John J. Pershino." 



By command of Major General Ely: 



Official: 

DAvm P. Wood, 

Lieut. Colonel, Infantry, 
Division Adjutant. 



C. A. Thott, 

Chief of Staff. 



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HEADQUARTERS FIFTH DIVISION, 

AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES, 

A. P. O. No. 745 

May 20th, 1919. 
GENERAL ORDERS, 
No. 12. 

The Divi.sion Commander takes great plea.su re and satisfaction in publishing the following 
letter from the Chief of StaiT, 3rd Army: 

HEADQUARTERS THIRD ARMY, 

AMERICAN EXPEDri'IONAKY FORCES, 

GEKM.VNY. 

May 16th, 1919. 

From: The Chief of Staff, 3rd Army. 

To: The Commanding General, 5th Division. 

Subject: Apjireciation of Services of the Division. 

The Army Connuander wishes to express to the Commanding General, the officers and 
men of the 5th Division his appreciation of the services of the Division during war. 

After an occupancy of a defensive .sector in the Vosges, you participated in the St. Mihiel 
offensive, where you attained your objectives with that characteristic .\merican dash. In the 
Meuse-Argonne oj)eration, your crossing of the Meuse was one of the brilliant exploits of 
the war. 

As one of the divisions forming the Army of Occupation, you have rendered most valuable 
services in maintaining order, in spite of the delicacy of the situation, amongst the people of 
the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, liberated from four years of German occupation. In the 
performance of this duty, as in the deportment of your officers and men, you have in every 
way met the expectation of the Army Commander and reflected great credit upon the service. 



By eomniand of Lieutenant General Liggett: 



By coMunand of Major General Ely: 



Official: 

D.wiD P. Woon, 

Lieut. Colonel, Infantry, 
Division Adjutant. 



George Ghuneht, 

Acting Chief of Staff." 



C. A. Trott, 

Chief of Staff. 



Fifth Division Citations 323 

REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE. 

Paris le 10 juillet, 1919. 

Le President du Conseil, 

Ministre de la Guerre, 
6 I. P. 

Monitieur le General Cotnmaiutant la 5° Divisluti d' Jnfanterie Amcrlcahie. 
MoN CHEE General: 

Au moment ou votre division s'apprete a quitter la France, je suis heurcux de vous 
addresser les felicitations et les vous du Government de la Kepublique. 

La 5° Division arrivee dans notre pays au printemps de 1918 a fait ses premieres armes 
cote a cote avec des troupes francaises dan les Vosges. EUe a pris a'l'offensive de St. Mihiel 
umc part plorieuse et dans la bataille qui s'est deroulee entre I'Argonner et la Meuse, elle a 
fait preuvc du ])lus bel esprit de sacrifice, et d"un elan que rien ne put arreter. Atteignant la 
Meuse entre Brieulles et Dun, elle frandiit hardiment le fleuve et Tarmistice seal mit un 
terme a son avance. 

Le souvenir de vos exploits .sera precieusement conserve parnii nous. Nous unissons 
dans une meme pensee de reconnaissance le vivants et les morts, et nous esperons que, de 
retour dans leurs foyers, vos soldats n'oulilieront pas la terre de France ou ils combattirent 
si vaillainent pour la liberte. 

Agreez, Mon cher General, 1' assurance de mes tres devoues sentiments. 

Pour le President du Con.seil et par son ordre: 

Le Commissaire General aus affaires de guerre franco-americaines. 

(Signed) Andre T.\rdieu. 



(Translation) 

FRENCH REPUBLIC. 

Paris, July 10th, 1919. 

The President of the Council 
Minister of War. 

The General Cow nuiniliiiff the Fifth .1 merirnn Jnfantrij Dwution. 
My De.4H General: 

At the moment when your division is making ready to leave France I am happy to 
address to you the congratulations and good wishes of the Government of the Republic. 

The Fifth Division, having arrived in our country in the Spring of 1918, went into action 
for the first time side by side with French troops in the Vosges. It took a glorious part in 
the St. Mihiel offensive, and in the battle which developed between the Argonne and the 
Meuse it gave proof of the finest spirit of sacrifice and of a power which nothing could 
arrest. Reaching the Meuse between Brieulles and Dun it boldly crossed the river and the 
armistice alone put a stop to its advance. 

The memory of your exploits will remain for us a precious pos.session. We unite in the 
same .sentiment of gratittide the living and the dead, and we hope that when they have 
returned to their homes your soldiers will not forget the soil of France where they fought so 
valiantly for liberty. 

Accept, by dear General, the assurance of my sincere devotion. 

For the President of the Council and by his order: 

The Commissioner General for Franco-American War Affairs: 

(Signed) Andee Taedieu. 



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HEADQUARTERS FIFTH DIVISION, 
AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES, 



Fbance, December 26, 1918. 



GENERAL ORDERS, 
No. 238. 



It is with soldierly pride tliat I record in General Orders a tribute to the taking of the 
St. Mihiel salient by tlie First Army. 

On September 12, 1918, you delivered the first concerted offensive operation of the 
American E.xpeditionary Forces upon difficult terrain against this redoubtable position, im- 
movably held for four years, wliicli crumpled before your ably executed advance. Within 
twenty-four hours of the commencement of the attack the salient had ceased to exist, and you 
were threatening Metz. 

Your divisions, which had never been tried in the exacting conditions of major offensive 
operations, worthily emulated those of more arduous experience and earned their right to 
participate in the more difficult task to come. Your staff and auxiliary services, which labored 
so untiringly and so enthusiastically, deserve equal commendation, and we are indebted to the 
willing co-operation of veteran French divisions and of auxiliary units which the AUied com- 
mands put at our disposal. 

Not only did you straighten a dangerous salient, capture 16,000 prisoners, 443 guns and 
liberate 240 square miles of French territory, but you demonstrated the fitness for battle of a 
luiified American Army. 

We appreciate the loyal training and effort of the First Army. In the name of our 
country, I offer our hearty and unmeasured thanks to those splendid Americans of the 1st, 
4th and 5th Corps and the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 26th, 42nd, 82nd, 89th and 90th Divisions, which 
were engaged, and of the 3rd, 35th, 78th, 80th and 91st Divisions, which were in reserve. 



By command of General Pershing: 



James W. McAndrew, 

Chief of Staff. 



Official: 



ROBEBT C. DaTIS, 

Adjutant General. 



Fifth Division Citations 325 

GENERAL HEADQUARTERS, 
AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES, 

Fkance, December 19, 1918. 
GENERAL ORDERS. 

No. 232. 

It is with a sense of gratitude for its splendid accomplishment, which will live through all 
history, that I record in General Orders a tribute to the victory of the First Army in the 
Meuse-Argonne battle. 

Tested and strengthened by the reduction of the St. Mihiel salient, for more than six 
weeks you battered against the pivot of tiie enemy line on the western front. It was a position 
of imposing natural strength, stretching on both sides of the Meuse River from the bitterly 
contested hills of Verdun to the almost impenetrable forest of the Argonne; a position, 
moreover, fortified by four years of labor designed to render it impregnable; a position held 
with the fullest resources of the enemy. That position you broke utterly, and thereby hastened 
the collapse of the enemy's military power. 

Soldiers of all of the divisions engaged under the First, Third and Fifth American Corps 
and the Second Colonial and Seventeenth French Corps, the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 26th, 28th, 
29th, 32nd, 33rd, 35th, 37th, 42nd, 77th, 78th, 79th, 80th, 81st, 82nd, 89th, 90th and 91st Ameri- 
can divisions, the 18th and 2Gth French Divisions, and the 10th and 15th French Colonial 
divisions- — you will long be remembered for the stubborn persistence of your progress, your 
storming of obstinately defended machine gun nests, your penetration, yard by yard, of 
woods and ravines, your heroic resistance in the face of counterattacks supported by power- 
ful artillery fire. For more than a month, from the initial attack of September 2()th, you 
fought your way slowly through the Argonne, through the woods and over hills west of the 
Meuse; you slowly enlarged your hold on the Cotes de Meuse to the east, and then, on the 1st 
of November, your attack forced the enemy into flight. Pressing his retreat, you cleared the 
entire left bank of the Meuse south of Sedan, and then stormed the heights on the right bank 
and drove him into the plain beyond. 

Soldiers of all army and corps troops engaged, to you no less credit is due; your stead- 
fast adherence to duty and your dogged determination in the face of all obstacles made pos- 
sible the heroic deeds cited above. 

The acliievement of the First Army, which is scarcely to be equalled in American history, 
must remain a source of proud satisfaction to the troops who participated in the last cam- 
paign of the war. The American people will remember it as the realization of the hitherto 
potential strength of the American contribution toward the cause to which they had sworn 
allegiance. There can be no greater reward for a soldier or for a soldier's memory. 

John J. Pebshiko, 
General, Commander-in-Chief, American Expeditionary Forces. 

Official: 

Robert C. Davis, 

Adjutant General 

With the Armies, July 3, 1918. 
33rd Army Corps, 21st Division, Postal Sector 82. 

No. 4860. 

General Dauvin, Commanding the 21st Division. 

To General McMahon, 

Commanding the 5th Division. 

Now that the 9th American Brigade is about to be relieved to commence instruction, it 
affords me pleasure to advise you that this brigade had made a very good impression of its 
attitude, its dash, its warlike spirit and the excellent relation of comradeship which it has 
maintained with the French troops. 

I would appreciate if you would extend my compliments to the Commanding General, 9th 
Brigade, and to his unit commanders. 

(Signed) Dauvin-. 



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HEADQUARTERS FIFTH DIVISION, 
A. P. U. No, 7+5, AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES, FRANCE. 

August 19, 1918. 

GENERAL ORDERS, ' 

No. 4.3. 

The following translation of a letter just received by the Commanding General is pub- 
lished for the information of the entire command: 

Ar.mv Headqu.^btebs, 

.August 18, 1918. 

"Seventii Army, Gener.\l Staff, Section Three, 

No. 87/3 U. S. 

From Cieneral de Boissoudy, Commanding the Seventh .-\rmy. 

To THE Commanding General, 
Fifth Division, U. S. 

The American Fifth Division carried out yesterday its first operation of war. 

It penetrated far into the enemy defenses, quickly attained its objectives, and holds them 
securely. 

I extend my sincerest congratulations to you |H'rsonally for the manner in which the 
operation was planned and staged, 

I request you to congratulate for me the troops who participated in the attack. 

This operation is a fitting farewell from the gallant Fifth Division to its French com- 
rades before its departure. 



By command of Major General McMalion; 



Official: 

David I'. Wood, 

Major of Infantry, 

Division Adjutant. 



(Signed) de Boissocdt." 

C. A. Trott, 

Colonel, General Staff, 

Chief of Staff. 



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327 



HEADQUARTERS FIFTH DIVISION, 
A. P. O. No. 715, AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES, FRANCE. 



GENERAL ORDERS, 

No. 44. 



August 24, 1918. 



1. The Division Commander desires to express his deep appreciation of the courage, dasli 
and fortitude shown by the officers and men engaged in the attack on the Frapelle position 
and the subsequent occupation of the line. All ranks engaged gave evidence of a soldierly 
bearing which augurs well for the future success of the division when engaged in more im- 
portant operations. 

Whatever credit may be attributed to the higlier command for the success of the opera- 
tion rightfully belongs to Brigadier General W. H. Gordon, commanding the Tenth Brigade, 
who was in direct charge of the preparation and execution of the attack. 

2. Indivichial acts of courage and gallantry will be pul)li.shed to the command in later 
orders. 



By command (jf Major General McMahon: 



C. A. Tbott, 

Colonel, General Staff, 

Chief of Staff. 



Official: 



Davh) p. Wood, 

Major of Infantry, 

Division Adjutant. 



328 History of the Fifth Division 



HEADQUARTERS FIFTH DIVISION, 
A. P. O. No. 745, AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES, FRANCE. 

August 24, 1918. 
GENERAL ORDERS, 

No. 45. 

The following tr;insI;ition of a letter received by tlie Coiuiiiaiuling General i.s publi.slied for 
the information of tlie entire eoniniand: 

Headcjuabtees, 
• ' Augu.st 22, 1918. 

"ThirIt-tiiibd Army Corps, Genehai. Staff, Section One, 
No. 4598/1. 

From General LeConte, Commanding the Thirty-third Army Corps (French). 

To General McMahon, 

Commanding the Fifth Division, U. S. 

Now that the gallant division which you command is leaving the Gerardmer sector, where 
it arrived nearly three months ago, I express my ])rofound gratitude for the ever loyal support 
that your troojis and you have given us in the role which we are entrusted to play for the 
time l)eing on the Vosges front. 

A few days ago, in a local operation which was jierfeetly conceived and energetically 
conducted and whose ol).iectives were accomplished despite violent and prolonged counter 
activity of the enemy, your regiments and you have ])r(>ved what mettle higher authority 
may expect to find in you, perhaps within a sliort period. 

I wish also to call particular attention to the aifecting cordiality that has at all times 
characterized tlie daily intercourse of tlie staffs and troops of the Fifth Division and the 
Thirty-third Army Corjis. This ever-present cordiality had enaliled us completely to over- 
come the difticulties that inevitably result from differences in organization and language. We 
are marching together towards our goal in complete agreement of sentiment and thought that 
will facilitate and as.sure our arrival there. 

It is in this spirit that I request you to inform the officers and troops under your com- 
mand of my entire satisfaction with them and to express to them with my thanks all my good 
wishes for their prosperity and glory." 

(Signed) Leconte." 
By coMMM.iiid of .Major General McMahon: 

C. A. Trott, 

Colonel, General Staff, 

Chief of Staff. 

Official: 

Daviij p. VV'oon, 

Majiir of Infantry. 

Division .\djutant. 



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329 



HEADQUARTERS FIFTH DIVISION, 
A. P. O. No. 745, AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES, FRANCE. 



September 13, 1918. 



GENERAL ORDERS, 
No. 51. 



The following message received from the C'<immanding General, 1st Army Corps, is re- 
peated for the information of all concerned: 

"To Commanding General, Fifth Division: Congratulate sincerely tlie Fifth Division on 
its splendid achievement today and desire to express my pride and gratification in having such 
a splendid unit under my command. (Sgd.) Liggett." 

The Division Commander also desires to express his deep appreciation of the splendid 
spirit which has animated the entire division during the recent operations. Only a well- 
disciplined command, inspired liy excellent morale, could have undergone so cheerfully the 
severe conditions of service and weather and have carried out with such splendid spirit in 
battle the orders of the Corps Commander. 

It is to be distinctly understood that this ex))ression of appreciation is intended not only 
for the coml)atant troops of the division, l)ut also for those whose untiring efforts under trying 
conditions of traffic and weather made po.ssilile the forwarding of supplies and the evacuation 
and care of the wounded. 



IJy command of Major General McMahon: 



Official: 

D.4vn) P. Wood, 

Lieut. Colonel of Infantry, 
Division Adjutant. 



A. Thott, 
Colonel, General Staff, 

Chief of Staff. 



330 History of the Fifth Division 



SIGNAL CORPS, UNITED STATES ARMY TELEGRAM. 

Received at Hq. 1st Armj' Corps, September 15, 1918. 

Office of the C. in C, A. E. F., September 15, 1918. 

Majob Gexeral Hunter Liggett, 

Commanding First Army Corps, France. 

Please accept my sincere congratulations on the successful and important part taken by 
the officers and men of the First Corps in the first offensive of tlie American (First) Army on 
Septemlicr l'2th and 13th. The courageous dash and vigor of our troops has thrilled our 
countrymen and evoked the enthusiasm of our Allies. Please convey to your command my 
heartfelt appreciation of their splendid work. I am proud of you all. 

Pershing. 
7:30 P. M. 

Hq. 1st Army Corps, American E. F., 16 Sept., 1918. — Official copy, furnished for the 
information of all concerned. 



By command of Major General Liggett: 



W. A. Ha\'erfieu), 
Major, N. A.. 

Adjutant. 



SIGNAL CORPS, UNITED STATES ARMY TELEGRAM. 

Received at 26 GYK 119 OB. 

Waterfall, September 15, 1918. 
Commanding General, First Corps. 

Number 105, Sec. G. S. The Army Commander directs that the following message from 
the President of the United States be transmitted to you for transmission to local troops of 
your command: 

"Washington, Sept. 14. To General John J. Pershing, .American Expeditionary Forces, 
France. Accept my warmest congratulations on the brilliant achievements of the army under 
your command. The boys have done what we expected of them and done it the way we most 
admire. We are deeply proud of them and of their chief. Please convey to all concerned my 
grateful and affectionate thanks. 

(Signed) Woodhow Wilson." 
Drum, 10:26 P. M. 

Hq. 1st Army Corps, American E. F., 20 September, 1918.— Official copy furnished. 

1. For the information of all concerned. 

By command of Major General Liggett: 

W. A. Havebfield, 

Major, N. A., 

Adjutant. 



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SIGNAL COUPS, UNITED STATES ARMY TELEGRAM. 

Received at 2 GYCX 102 OB. 

Wateri'ali,, September 14-15, 1918. 
Commanding General, First Corps. 

No. 101, Sec. G. S. The Commander-in-Chief is pleased to transmit to the command the 
following telegram, which he has just received: 

"My dear General: Tlie First American Army, under your command, on this first day 
has won a magnificent victory Ijy a maneuver as sliillfuUy prepared as it was valiantly 
executed. I extend to you, as well as to tiie officers and troops under your command, my 
warmest compliments. Marshal Foch." 

The Army Commander directs that the foregoing telegram he distributed to the forces 
of your command. 

Drum. 

Hq. 1st Army Corps, American E. F., 15 Sept., 1918. — Official copy furnished for the 
information of aU concerned. 



By command of Major General Liggett: 



W. A. Havebfield, 
Major, N. A., 

Adjutant. 



SIGNAL CORPS, UNITED STATES ARMY TELEGRAM. 

Received at 37 Gy K AN 64 OB. Hdqrs., First Army, 9/17/18. 

Commanding General, First Corps, Wakefield. 

The Coramander-in-Chief is pleased to transmit to the command the following telegram, 
which he has received: 

"General Persliing, Headquarters, .\merican Expeditionary Forces. All ranivs of tlie 
British Army in France welcome with unbounded admiration and pleasure the victory which 
has attended the initial offensive of the great American Army under your personal command. 
I beg you to accept and to convey to all ranks my best congratulations and those of all ranks 
of the British Armies under my command. Haig." 

H. A. Drum, 

Chief of Staff. 
12:10 A. M. 

Hq. 1st Army Corps, .'Vmerican E. F., 20 Sept., 1918. — Official copy furnished all con- 
cerned. 



By command of Major General Liggett: 



W. A. Haverfield, 
Major, N. A., 

Adjutant. 



332 History of tlic Fifth Division 



HEADQUAHTERS FIFTH DIVISION, 
A. P. O. No. 745, AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES, FRANCE. 



October 30th, 1918. 



GENERAL ORDERS, 
No. 68. 



The Divisitin Commander desires to express his great pleasure in publishing the following 
expressions of conuuendation uf this divisi(jn by the Army Corps Conmiander: 

•'HEADQUARTERS FIRST ARMY, 
AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES, FRANCE. 



October 26, 1918. 



Office of thf. Chief of Staff. 

From: Chief of Staff. 

To: Commanding General, 3rd Corps, American E. F. 

Subject: Commendation of recent success of 5th Division. 

The Army Commander directs that you convey to the Commanding General, ofiBcers and 
men of the 5th Division his appreciation of their persistency and success in improving the line 
held by this division by clearing the Bois des Rappes of the enemy. 

H. A. Drum, 

Chief of Staff. 

1st Ind. 

Hdqrs. 3rd Army Corps, A. P. O. No. 754, A. E. F., Oct. 29th, 1918. 

To Commandng General, 5th Division, .\merican E. F. 

1. The difficulties under which the Third Corps has labored to improve its position have 
been numerous and great and the part the 5th Division took in estalilishing the present 
advantageous jiosition of this cor])s is deejily appreciated by the Cor])s Commander, and he 
adds his congratulations to those of the Commanding General of the .\rmy for the vigorous and 
untiring efforts of the jiersonnel thereof, whose resolution and fortitude are worthy of the best 
traditions of the American Army. 

J. L. HiNES, 

Major General, U. S. A., 
Commanding." 



By command uf Major General Ely: 



Official: 

David P. Wooo, 

Lieut. Colonel, Infantry, 
Division Adjutant. 



C. A. Trott, 

Chief of Staff. 



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HEADQUARTERS FIFTH DIVISION, 
A. P. O. No. 745, AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES, FRANCE. 



November 9th, 1918. 



GENERAL ORDERS, 
No. 71. 



The Division Commander take.s pleasure in publishing the following General Orders from 
the Headquarters First Army: 

"HEADQUARTERS FIRST ARMY, 
AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES, FRANCE. 

5 November, 1918. 
Advance Copy: 

GENERAL ORDERS. 
No. 31. 

On November first, after constant fighting for over one month, the First American Army 
launched an attack against the German .\rmy, which had established itself for determined 
resistance. In five days it had penetrated 25 kilometers and had driven the enemy in retreat 
before it. Its brilliant success, in connection with the advance of the Fourth French Army 
on its left, forced the Germans to retreat on a broad front to the west. 

It has fought and marched and endured the rigors of campaign with the most .superb 
indifference to everything except the determination to go forward and imprint upon the 
enemy the marks of its courage and resolution. 

.\11 arms and services, those in advance who smashed the way, those In the air who ren- 
dered aggressive and efficient service, and those in the rear who by their untiring industry 
made possible the continued advance, are worthy of the highest praise and the gratitude of 
their admiring country. 

The Army Commander is proud of such an army, thanks it for the splendid results 
already achieved, and looks forward with confidence to the still greater successes that lie 
before it. 



By command of Lieutenant General Liggett: 



H. A. Drum, 

Cliief of Staff. 



Official: 

H. K. I/OCOHRY, 

Adjutant General." 

"HEADQUARTERS FIRST ARMY. 
AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES, FRANCE. 

6 November, 1918. 
Advance Copy: 

GENERAL ORDERS, 
No. 32. 

It is with much pride that the .\rmy Commander publishes the following telegram re- 
ceived by the Commander-in-Chief from Marshal Foch, and the accompanying expression of 
gratification from the Commander-in-Chief: 

"The operations which were begun on the first of November by the First American Army 
have already assured — thanks to the valor of the High Command and the energy and bravery 



334 Histori) of the Fifth Division 

of the troops — results of the greatest importance. I am happy to send you my warmest con- 
gratulations on the success of these ojjerations."' 

The Commander-in-Chief adds to the above: 

"In transmitting the above telegram from the Allied Commander-in-Chief, I desire to 
express my admiration of the past successes of the officers and soldiers of the First 
American Army and my confidence that they are yet to accomplish still greater deeds." 

By command of Lieutenant General Liggett: 

H. A. Drum, 

Chief of Staff. 
By command of Major General Ely: 

C. A. Trott, 

Chief of Staff. 

Official : 

David P. Wood, 

Lieut. Colonel, Infantry, 
Division Adjutant. 



Fifth Division Citations 335 



HEADQUARTERS THIRD ARMY CORPS, 
AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE, FRANCE. 

November 9tli, 1918. 

GENERAL ORDERS, 
No. 41. 

The Corps Commander de.sires to make of record the gallant conduct of the Fifth Divi.sion 
from November 1st, 1918, to November 5th, 1918, in forming, against the enemy in jio.sition 
a crossing of the River Meuse near Dun and near Brieulles, building bridges and swimming 
the river in the face of the machine gun and artillery fire and in advancing some nine 
liilometers in the enemy's territory to the vicinity of Brandeville. This action not only 
uncovered the left flank of the Seventeenth Franch Corps and enabled that corps to advance, 
but broke the line of resistance of the German Army and, by turning its position on tlie 
east bank of the Meuse, compelled its withdrawal. 

J. L. HlNES, 

Major General, U. S. A., 
Commanding. 

Official: 

David O'Keefe, 

Adjutant General. 



HEADQUARTERS FIRST ARMY, AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES, 
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF. 

November 10, 1918. 
From: Chief of Staff, First Army, A. E. F. 

To: Commanding General, Third Corps, A. E. F. 

Subject: Services of Third Corps in recent operations. 

1. The Army Commander has noticed with great pleasure and appreciation the excellent 
work of your Corps in crossing the Meuse River and clearing tlie heights to the east of tlie 
town of Dun-sur-Meuse. He appreciates fully the difficulties involved in this problem and 
therefore realizes that the results attained reflect great credit on your Corps and the Divisions 
included therein. 

2. He desires me to transmit the foregoing to you and to request that his appreciation 
be transmitted to the officers and men of your Corps. 

H. A. Deum, 

Chief of Staff. 

A true copy: 

J. R. Francis, 

Captain, Infantry, 

Sec'y, Gen. Staff. 



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HEADQUARTERS FIFTH DIVISION, 
A. P. O. No. 7+5, AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES, FRANCE. 



November 11th, 1918. 



GENERAL ORDERS, 

No. 73. 



1. It is with pride and pleasure that the Division Conunander calls the attention of 
the division to G. O. No. 41, Third Corps, of November 9th, 1918, wherein the Corps Com- 
mander eites the Fifth Division for "Forcing, against the enemy in position, a crossing of 
the River Meuse near Dun and near BrieuUes, building bridges and swinuning the river 
in the face of machine-gun and artillery fire and in advancing some nine kilometers in the 
enemy's territory to the vicinity of Brandeville. This action not only uncovered the left 
flank of the XVII French Corps and enabled that Corps to advance, but broke the line of 
resistance of the CJermany Army, and, by turning its position on the east bank of the Meuse, 
compelled its withdrawal";"' and a letter of November 11th, 1918, from the Chief of Staff, 
First Army, A. E. F., to the Commanding General, Third Corps, A. E. F., wherein he states: 
"The Army Commander has noticed with great pleasure and appreciation the excellent work 
of your Corps in crossing the Meuse River and clearing the heights to the east of the town 
of bun-sur-Mense. He appreciates fully the difficulties involved in this problem and there- 
fore realizes that the results attained reflect great credit on your Corps and the divisions 
included therein." 

2. The Fifth Division alone forced the crossing and established the bridgehead. It 
was afterwards joined for a few days by a regiment of the Thirty-second Division. For 
two days and nights the division held a front of twenty kilometers against the enemy on its 
front and both flanks. Not content with this, it went out of its sector on the north and took 
the town of Mouzay and turned it over to the Ninetieth Division. On the south, it went out 
of its sector and took Vilosnes, enabling the French Division on its right to cross the river. 

3. In the thirty days preceding the armistice, this division was seriously engaged under 
shell, rifle and machine-gun fire twenty-seven days. It the past two weeks, no day has 
passed that some town, wood, or hill has not been wrested from the enemy. In succession, 
the following were captured: Bois-des-Rappes, Aincreville, Bois-de-Babiemont, Clery-le- 
Grand, Clery-le-Petit, Brieulles, Doulcon, Dun-sur-Meuse, Liny, range of hills east of the 
Meu.se forming the bridgehead, Vilosnes, Milly, Lion, Murvaux, Fontaines, Chateau Charmois, 
Mouzay, Brandeville, Foret de Woevre, Jametz, Reinoiville, Louppy. .'\ penetration of twenty 
kilometers into the enemy's line was made, wresting from him one hundred and ninety square 
kilometers of territory, and on announcement of the armistice, the Division had a front of 
thirteen kilometers, being five kilometers in advance of troops on its left and two kilometers 
beyond troops on its right. 

4. Thirty-seven cannon, four hundred and sixty-one machine guns, and over nine hundred 
prisoners were captured. However, what the Division Commander wishes most to congratulate 
the Division u])on is its untiring, uncom)ilaining tenacity of ])urpose in its constant driving at 
the enemy in spite of fatigue and shortage of rations, being wet from swinuuing the river 
and canal, or wading the swamp of the Foret de Woevre. This is a brilliant example of 
what the .American soldier can do in an emergency when he nuist go on to the utmost extent 
of his power. The Division Commander is proud of the work of the Division. No division 
could have accomplished more, and every member of the comnumd should be proud to belong 
to a division which has so brilliantly ended its record in the greatest war the world has 
known. 

H. E. Ely, 

Major General, U. S. A., 
Commanding. 



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HEADQUARTERS FIFTH DIVISION, 
A. P. O. No. 7i5. AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES, FRANCE. 



November 16th, 1918. 



GENERAL ORDERS, 
No. 74. 



It is with pride and pleasure that the Division Commander desires to malie of record the 
gallant conduct of the Tenth Brigade, Brigadier General Paul B. Malone, Commanding, to- 
gether with the uncomplaining tenacity of purpose shown in the recent operations of this 
brigade in the difficult crossing of the Meu.se under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire 
and the subsequent capture of Hills 2()0 and 228, Liny, the Bois de Chatillon, .Murvaux, Fon- 
taines, Vilosnes, Brandeville, Jametz, Remoiville and Louppy. 

In these uperations under the stress of severe weather conditions and confronted with 
difficult natural obstacles tenaciously defended, the brigade forged on day by day, cajjturing 
men, cannon and machine guns, until the armistice put an end to its progress. 

The Division Connnander is proud to have in his command a brigade so gallantly and 
ably led and so forceful and dashing in attack. 

H. E. Ely, 

Major General, U. S. A., 

Commanding. 



HEADQUARTERS FIFTH DIVISION, 
A. P. O. No. 745, AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES, FRANCE. 



November 17th, 1918. 



GENERAL ORDERS, 

No. 75. 



It is with pride and plea.sure that the Division Commander desires to make of record 
the gallant conduct of the Ninth Brigade, Brigadier General J. C. Castner, Commanding, 
in crossing the Meuse and capturing the important positions and strongholds of Dun-sur- 
Meuse, Milly, Lion-dcvant-Dun, Charmois Chateau, Mouzay, Cote St. Germain, and the 
Foret de Woevre. 

A spirit of fearlessness, cou])led with tactical leadership, was displayed that will ever 
be a shining mark in the annals of the 5th Division. 

For many days the brigade battled against an enemy who endeavored tenaciously to hold 
positions, the terrain of which afforded every advantage of defense. L^ndaunted by diffi- 
culties of attack, the brigade pushed on under the withering fire of machine guns and artillery. 
The fortitude and gallantry displayed by the entire lirigade reflects the greatest credit upon 
it and the division. 

H. E. Ely, 

Major General, U. S. A., 
CommaDding. 



338 History of the Fifth Division 



GENERAL HEADQUARTERS, 
AMERICAN EXPEDITU)XARY FORCES, 



France, November 12, 1918. 



GENERAL ORDERS, 

No. 204. 



The following communication from the Commander-in-Chief of the Allied Armies is 
published to the command: 

G. Q. G. A., le 12 November. 
OfiBcers, Non-Commissioned Officers, Soldiers of the Allied Armies: 

After having resolutely stopped the enemy, you have during these months, with a faith 
and energy unsurpassed, attacked without respite. 

You have won the greatest battle of history and saved the most sacred cause: The 
Liberty of the World. 

Be confident. 

With glory immortal you have glorified your flags. 

Posterity holds for you recognition. 

F. FocH, 
Commander-in-Chief of Allied Armies. 



By command of General Per.shing: 



Official: 

RoBEET C. Davis, 

Adjutant General. 



James W. McAndeew, 

Chief of Staff. 



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339 



GENKRAL HEADQUARTERS, 
AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES, FRANCE. 



November 12, 1918. 

GENERAL ORDERS, 

No. 203. 

The enemy has capitulated. It is fitting that I address myself in thanks directly to the 
officers and soldiers of the American E.xpeditionary Forces, wlio Ijy their heroic efforts have 
made possible this glorious result. Our armies, hurriedly and hastily trained, met a veteran 
enemy, and by courage, discipline and sliill always defeated him. Without complaint you 
have endured incessant toil, privation and danger. You liave seen many of your comrades 
mal<e the supreme sacrifice that freedom may live. I thank you for the patience and courage 
with which you have endured. I congratulate you upon the splendid fruits of victory wliich 
your heroism and the blood of our gallant dead are now presenting to our nation. Your deeds 
will live forever on tlie most glorious pages of .Vmerica's history. 

Those tilings you have done. There remains now a harder task whidi will test your 
soldierly qualities to tlie utmost. Succeed in this and little note will be taken and few praises 
of the past will sadly be dimmed. But you will not fail. Every natural tendency may urge 
towards relaxation in discipline, in conduct, in appearance, in everything that marks the 
soldier. Yet you will remember that each officer and each soldier is the representative in 
Europe of his people and that his brilliant deeds of yesterday permit no action of today to 
pass unnoticed by friend or by foe. Vou will meet this test as gallantly as you have met 
the tests of the battlefield. Sustained by your high ideals and inspired by the heroic part you 
have played, you will carry back to our people the proud consciousness of a new Americanism 
born of sacrifice. Whether you stand on hostile territory or on the friendly soil of France, 
you will so bear yourself in discipline, a])pearance and respect for all civil rights that you 
will confirm for all time the pride and love wliich every American feels for your uniform and 
for you. 

John J. Pershing, 

General, Commander-in-Chief. 

Official: 

RoBEET C. Davis, 

Adjutant General. 



340 Historij of the Fifth Division 



GENERAL HEADQUARTERS, 
AMERICAN EXPEDITION ARY FORCES. 



France, February 28, 1919. 

GENERAL ORDERS, 
No. 38-A. 

My Fellow Soldiers: 

Now that your service with the American Ex]>e(litionary Forces is about to terminate, 
I can not let you go without a personal word. At the call to arms, the patriotic young man- 
hood of America eagerly responded and l)ecame the formidable army whose decisive victories 
testify to its etticiency and its valor. With the support of the nation firmly united to defend 
the cause of liberty, our army has executed the will of the people with resolute purpose. Our 
democracy has been tested and the forces of autocracy have been defeated. To the glory of 
the citizen-soldier our troops have faithfully fulfdled their trust, and in a succession of 
brilliant offensives have overcome the menace to our civilization. 

As an individual, your part in the world war has been an important one in the sum total 
of our achievements. Whether keejiing lonely vigil in the trenches, or gallantly storming 
the enemy's stronghold; whether enduring monotonous drudgery at tlic rear, or sustaining 
the fighting line at the front, each has bravely and efficiently ))laycd his part. By willing 
sacrifii'c of personal rights; by cheerful endurance of hardships and privation; by vigor, 
strength and indomitable will, made effective by thorough organization and cordial co-opera- 
tion, you ins])ired the war-worn .Allies with new life and turned the tide of threatened defeat 
into overwhelming victory. 

With a consecrated devotion to duty and a will to conquer, you have loyally served your 
country. By your exemplary conduct a standard has been established and maintained never 
before attained by any army. With mind and body as clean and strong as the decisive blows 
you delivered against the foe, you are soon to return to the pursuits of peace. In leaving 
the scenes of your victories, may I a.sk that you carry home your high ideals and continue 
to live as you have .served — an honor to the principles for which you have fought and to the 
fallen comrades you leave behind. 

It is with pride in our success that I extend to you my sincere thanks for your splendid 
service to the army and to the nation. 

Faithfully, 

John J. Pebshino, 

Commander-in-Chief. 

Official : 

Robert C. Davis, 

Adjutant General. 



Advances and Square Kilometers Gained 341 

ADVANCES MADE BY FIFTH DIVISION 

Frapelle, August 17th 1 Km. 

St. Mihiel, September 12-17tli 71/3 Km. 

Cunel-Bois des Rappes, October 14-22n(l 3 Km. 

West Meuse, October 26th-Novenil)er +th 51^ Km. 

East of Meuse, November 4-llth 18 Km. 

Total advance 35 Km. 

SQUARE KILOMETERS OF TERRITORY CAPTURED BY FIFTH DIVISION 

Frapelle, August 17th 3 sq. Km. 

St. Mihiel, September 12-17th 21 sq. Km. 

Cunel-Bois des Rappes, October 14-22n<l 6 sq. Km. 

West of Meuse, October 2()th-November ith 30 sq. Km. 

East of Meuse, November 4-llth 160 sq. Km. 

Total gain 220 .sq. Km. 

MATERIEL CAPTURED BY FIFTH DIVISION 

Heavy artillery 26 

Light artillery 72 

Trench mortars 74 

Machine guns 802 

Rifles 1,685 

Large quantities of ammunition, engineer, signal and ordnance pnijicrly. 

PRISONERS CAPTURED BY FIFTH DIVISION 

Officers 51 

Enlisted men 2,316 

Red Cross nur.se ' 1 

Total prisoners 2,268 

MATERIEL CAl'TUREI) FROM THE ENEMY RV FIFTH IMVISION 

.ST. .MIHIEL OPERATION 

150-millimeter guns 13 

150-millimeter guns 4 

77-millimeter guns 25 

.\nti-tank guns 7 

Anti-aircraft battery 1 

Trench mortars 30 

18-centimeter smooth hore projectors ,360 

Machine guns 125 

Rifles 550 

Ammunition, artillery and trench mortar, rounds 100,000 

Powder, cases 75 

Wireless stations 1 

Medical supply depots and fir t-aid .stations, equipped 2 

Field hospital 1 

Horse drawn wagons 17 

Pharmacy wagon 1 

Ammunition wagons 2 

Rolling kitchen 1 

Horses 65 

Bicycles 4 

Flat cars 30 

Signal equipment valued at $100,000 
Several miles 60-centimeter railway equipment. 

Large quantities of small arms ammunition, hand grenades, food sujiplies, engineer equipment, 
maps, secret documents and small, miscellaneous articles. 



342 History of the Fifth Division 

ARGONNE-MEUSE OPERATION 

288-millimeter Austrian gun 1 

210-miUimeter guns 4 

210-millimeter howitzers 3 

155-millimeter howitzer 1 

77-millimeter guns 17 

37-millimeter guns 10 

Anti-tank guns 8 

Heavy trench mortar 1 

Light trench mortars 10 

Minenwerfers 33 

Machine guns 677 

Automatic rifles 30 

Rifles 1,105 

Grenade throwers 10 

Very pistols 10 

Small arms ammunition (rounds) 2,853,500 

Minenwerfer ammunition (rounds) 4,405 

Grenades 30,000 

77-milIimeter ammunition ( rounds ) 1,400 

Machine gun frames 12 

Machine gun stands, heavy 30 

Wire cutters, lieavy 500 

Aeroplanes 2 

Signal rockets and cartridges 8,000 

Signal lights (tons) 2 

Radio set 1 

Telephone sets 15 

Telephone poles 3,012 

Caissons 17 

Wagons 21 

Railroad engines 3 

Light railroad dump cars 50 

Railroad cars 60 

C. M. railroad cars 100 

Cars, warehouse 30 

Tractor engines 2 

Vast stores of engineer, ordnance and signal property, railroad yards and equipment, 

several million feet of lumber and innumerable miscellaneous articles abandoned in towns. 



Prisoners Captured by Fifth Division 
PRISONERS TAKEN BY FIETH DIVISION 

ST. DIE SECTOR 

Officers 

10th Landwehr Regiment 

5()th Lanciwehr Regiment 

First Bn., 48th Landsturm Regt. (formerly Landsturm Bn. Elberfeld 

VII/4.9) " 

Landsturm Battalion Friedberg XVIII/10 

First Bavarian Ersatz Regiment 

Escaped Italian prisoner of war 

Total 



343 



Enlisted 
3 
1 

2 
1 
2 
1 

10 



ST. MIIIIEL 

Women 

332nd Infantry Regiment 

257th Infantry Regiment 

419th Infantry Regiment 

153rd Infantry Regiment 

47th Infantry Regiment 

174-th Infantry Regiment 

351st Infantry Regiment 

178th Infantry Regiment 

I Landshirm Battalion Ludwigsburg XIII-8 

I West Russian Fusilier Regiment II 

Assault Company — 77th Reserve Division 

Landwehr Foot Artillery, 42nd Bn., 4th Btry 

30th Landwehr Foot Ar'tiUery 

59th Reserve Field Artillery ." 

11th Foot Artillery " 

S39th Sanitary Company 

10th Minenwerfer Battalion 

46th Field Hospital 

I Pioneer Battalion 

X Pioneer Battalion 

36th Pioneer Battalion 

32nd Reserve Pioneer Battalion 

203rd Reserve Pioneer Battalion 

I Landwehr Pioneer Co., 7th Army Corps 

Sound-Ranging Section No. 115 

Sound-Ranging Section No. 116 

Divisional Wireless Detachment 

Wireless Detachment No. 156 

Wurtemberg Automobile Ambulance Detachment No. 13 

Anti-Aircraft Battery No. 724 

Telephone Detachment No. 1 

Labor Battalion No. 97 

Labor Battalion No. 117 

Labor Regiment, 77th Division 

Supply Column, No. 88 

Telephone Detachment No. 477 

Agricultural Company No. 216 

Agricultural Company No. 217 

Flash-Ranging Section No. 66 

Flash-Ranging Section No. 160 

Railway Regiment No. 2 

Railway Regiment No. 3 

Grenadier Regiment No. 6 

Sector Intelligence Office No. 81 



Officers 



Enlisted 

385 

42 

95 

5 

2 

7 
33 
15 
20 
20 

2 

7 

2 
24 
17 
22 
49 

4 
31 

3 

9 

2 

1 

4 

2 

6 

1 

S 

2 

3 

1 
39 

3 

1 

1 

2 

2 
52 

1 

6 

1 

4 

2 

3 



Officers 


Enlisted 




2 




3 




6 




3 


21 


265 



344 History of the Fifth Division 

ST. MIHIEI.— Continued 

Women 

Earth-Telegraphy Section No. 2« 

Earth-Telegrapliy Section No. 2+2 

Hand-Searchlight Section No. 72 

Unassigned recruits from depot at Waville 

No record of organization 

Red Cross Nurse 1 

Total I 32 1,210 

MEUSE-,\KGONNE 

109th Grenadier Regt., 28th Division 

110th Grenadier Regt., 28th Division 

7th Bavarian Reserver Hegt., 5th Bav. Res. Div 

10th Bav. Res. Regt., 5th Bav. Res. Div 

12th Bav. Res. Regt., 5th Bav. Res. Div 

351st Regiment, 123rd Division 

178th Regiment, 123rd Division 

106th Reserve Regiment, 123rd Division 

Guard Fusileers, 3rd Guard Division 

52nd Reserve Regiment, 107th Division 

448th Regiment, 107th Division 

232nd Reserve Regiment, 107th Division 

352nd Regiment, 88th Division 

11th Grenadier Regiment, 117th Division 

157th Regiment, 117th Division 

450th Regiment, 117th Division 

77th Regiment, 20th Division 

79th Regiment, 20th Division 

473rd Regiment, 241st Division 

474th Regiment. 241st Division 

7th Saxon Jager Regt., 241st Division 

6th Grenadier Regiment, 10th Division 

47th Regiment, 10th Division 

250th Reserve Regiment, 75th Reserve Division 

251st Reserve Regiment, 75th Reserve Division 

Wurtemburg Mountain Regiment, unattached 

56th Machine Gun Marlisman Detachment 

69th Machine Gun Marksman Detachment 

192nd Telephine Detachment 

49th Division Wireless Detachment 

Prisoners evacuated directly to hospital 

Prisoners sent directly to Corps 

Total 19 l-f'96 





1 


2 


56 




2 




4 




35 


1 


135 




4 




9 


5 


171 




2 


1 


29 




4.2 


3 


106 




37 




4 




8 




23 




27 




5 




25 




16 




3 




1 




16 




42 


4 


88 




16 




2 




3 


1 


111 


2 


31 



Enemy Units Opposed hy Fifth Division 



345 



RECAPITULATION 

Women Officers Enlisted 

St. Die Sector .. 10 

St. Mihicl Operation 1 32 1,210 

Meuse-Argonne Operations 19 1,096 

Total 1 51 2,316 

Grand total 2,368 

ENEMY UNITS ENGAGED IN ST. DIE SECTOR. 

ORDER OF BATTLE, NORTH TO SOUTH. 

Landsturm Battalion Kempten. 

Landsturm Battalion Friedl)erg (relieving Ldst. Bn. Elberfcld). 

Landsturm Battalion Mosbach. 

Landsturm Battalion Bonn. 

Landsturm Battalion Koln. 

56th Landwehr Regiment. 

10th Landwehr Regiment. 

First Bavarian Ersatz Regiment. 

217th Field Artillery (supporting whole sector). 

ENEMY UNITS ENGAGED IN ST. MIHIEL OPER.VTION. 



Regiment 
.332nd Inf. 
419th Inf. 
257th Res. Inf. 
174th Inf. 
106th Inf. 
351st Inf. 
178th Inf. 



Division 

77th Re.s. 

77th Res. 

77th Res. 

31st Div. 

123rd Div. 

123rd Div. 

123rd Div. 



Time 
Sept. 12, A. M. 
Sept. 12, \. M. 
Sept. 12, A. M. 
Sept. 12, P. M. 

Sept. 12, P. M., 13, 14, 15, 16. 
Sept. 13, 14, 15, 16. 
Sept. 13, 14, 15, 16. 



Many auxiliary units of tlie 77th Reserve Division, which held the sector at the beginning 
of the operation, and of the 123rd Division, which came to the relief of the 77th on the 12-13th. 



346 



History of the Fifth Division 



ENEMY UNITS ENCACU'.D IN MEUSE-AHGUNNE OPKKATIONS 

Regiment Division Time Place 

110th Grenadier 28th Oct. 12 Cunel. 

109th Grenadier 28th Oct. 14 S. W. of Bois dcs Uappes. 

Oct. 18 Bantheville. 

7th Bav. Res 5th Bav. Res. Oct. 12 E. of Cunel. 

Nov. 3-5 Dun-sur-Meuse and Hills 292 and 260. 

Nov. 6 Cote St. Cierniain. 

10th Bav. Re^ 5th Bav. Res. Nov. 2 N. of Clery-le-Petit. 

Nov. iy W. slope of Hill St. Germain. 

12th Bav. Res 5th Bav. Hes. Oct. 31 Clery-le-Grand. 

Nov. 1 N. of Clery-le-Grand. 

Nov. 2 Hill 201. 

Nov. 6 E. of Milly. 

351st 123rd Oct. 12 W. of Bois de Foret. 

Oct. l-l Bois de la Piiltiere. 

Oct. 15-16-18- 

20-21 Rois des Rappes. 

106th Res 123rd Oct. 14-15 W. of Bois des Rappes. 

Oct. 16-18 Bois des Rappes. 

178th 123rd Oct. 12 N. E. of Cunel. 

Oct. 14 E. of Romagne. 

Oct. 15-16-18 Bois des Rapes. 

Guard Fusilier 3rd Guard Oct. 14 Romagne. 

9th Grenadier 3rd Guard Oct. 14 E. of Romagne. 

52nd Res 107th Oct. 20-21 Bois des Rappes. 

448th 107th Oct. 20 E. of Bois des Rappes. 

232nd Res 107th Nov. 1 E. of Aincreville. 

Nov. 2 N. E. of Aincreville. 

352nd 88th Oct 21 N. of Hill 299. 

Oct. 31 Aincreville. 

Nov. 1 N. of Aincreville 

Nov. 2 Bois de Bahiemont. 

11th Grenadier 117th Nov. 3-4-5 Near IJny-devant-Dun. 

Nov. 6 N. of Fontaines. 

Nov. 7 Bois du Corrol. 

157th 117th Nov. 6 Lion-devant-Dun. 

Nov. 7 N. W. of Cote St. Germain. 

450th I17th Nov. 7 N. E. of Lion-devant-Dun. 

Nov. 9 Mouzay. 

77th 20th Nov. 6 Cote St. Germain. 

79th 20th Nov. Near Murvaux. 

Nov. 9 Near Mouzay. 

473rd 241st Nov. 6 Near Murvaux. 

Nov. 8 W. of Brandeville. 

474th 241st Nov. fi Near Murvaux. 

Nov. 7 Bois de Brandeville. 

7th Saxon Jager 241st Nov. 6 N. of Fontaines. 

6th Grenadier 10th Nov. 7 La Sentinelle. 

Nov. 10 N. E. of Louppy. 

47th 10th Nov. 10 N. of Louppy. 

398th 10th Nov. 10 N. W. of Louppy. 

251st Res 75th Res. Nov. 9 .Taiuetz. 

250th Res 75th Res. Nov. 9 Bois de Remoiville. 

Wurtemberg Mountain Unattached Nov. 5 Bois de Chatillon. 

Nov. 6 Near Fontaines. 

56th M. G. Marksman Det.. Unattached Nov. 3-4-5 Hills 260 and 292. 

Nov. 6 Cote St. Germain. 

69th M. G. Marksman Det. .I'nattached Nov. 4-5 Heights near Liny-devant-Dun. 

Nov. 6 E. of Fontaines. 

Nov. 8 W. of Brandeville. 
Total, 27 regiments from 11 divisions; also 1 ind<-pcndent regiment and 2 machine gun 
marksman detachments. 



Tables of Fifth Division Casualties 347 

CASUALTIES OF THE FIFTH DIVISION 

Official War Department figures publislied in the Army and 
Navy Journal of May 15th, 1919, announced Fifth Division Casu- 
alties as: 

Killed in action and died of wounds 1,908 

Wounded in action 7,975 

Talvcn prisoner by tlie enemy 98 

Total 9,981 



Records of the Fifth Division are inadequate, as personnel 
wounded in action and missing in action were dropped from the rolls 
and further information has been received from the Central Records 
Office or by the return of personnel to their organizations. Many 
reiDorted wounded may have died of woimds in S. O. S. hos- 
pitals. Undoubtedly some men re])orted missing in action have been 
cleared up. 

In the tables that follow, the following abbreviations are used: 



KIA — includes Killed in Action and Died of Wounds. 
WIA — includes severely and slightly Wounded in Act 
GIA — Gassed in Action, not included in Wounded. 



TOTAL CASUALTIES 

Killed in action 1,362 

Died of wounds 329 

Wounded in action 6,182 

Gassed in action 1,110 

Missing in action 256 

Taken prisoner ^ . . 60 

Total 9,299 

ANOULD SECTOR— JUNE 15-JULY 15, 1918 

OFFICERS 

Organizations WIA 

6th Infantry 1 

11th Infantry 4 

Total 5 

ENLISTED 

Obganizations KIA WIA GIA 

60th Infantry 11 17 26 

61st Infantry 9 26 

6th Infantry 2 11 

11th Infantry 5 12 

15th Machine Gun Battalion 1 2 

Total 28 68 26 



Total 
54 
35 
13 
17 
3 

122 



348 



History of the Fifth Division 



SUMMARY 



KIA 

Officers 

Enlisted 28 

Total 28 



WIA 
5 

(J8 

73 



GIA 


26 

26 



Total 

5 
122 

127 



ST. DIE SECTOR— JULY 15AUC.UST 23, 1918 

(Exclusive of Frapelle Engagement) 

OFFICERS 

Organizations KIA WIA 

enth Infantry 2 1 

61st Infantry 1 1 

6tli Infantry I 1 

1 Itli Infantry t) 2 

15th Machine Clun Hattalicm 1 

13th Machine Gun Battalion 

Total 4 6 



GIA 


Total 





3 





2 





2 





2 


2 


3 


1 


1 



13 



ENLISTED 

Obganizations KIA 

entli Infantry 3 

61st Infantry 8 

6th Infantry 6 

nth Infantry 5 

l!Hh Field Artillery 1 

21st Field ArtiUery 

7th Engineers 

13th Machine Gun Battalion 

Total 23 



VIA 


GIA 


Total 


26 


3 


32 


10 





18 


18 


9 


33 


5 


26 


36 








1 


1 





1 


2 





2 


1 





1 



63 



38 



124 



SUMMARY 

KIA WIA 

Officers 4 6 

Enlisted 23 63 

Total 27 69 



GIA 

3 

38 

41 



Total 

13 
124 

137 



FRAPELLE ENGAGEMENT, AUGUST 17, 1918 

OFFICERS 

Organizations KIA WIA 

6tli Infantry 1 11 

15th Machine Gun Battalion 1 

20tli Field Artillery 

7tli Engineers 1 

13th Machine Gun Battalion 

9tli Field Signal Battalion 

Total 1 13 



GIA 


Total 


6 


18 





1 


2 


2 





1 


2 


2 


1 


1 


11 


25 



Tables of Fifth Division Casualties 



349 



ENLISTED 

Obganizations KIA 

6th Infantry 13 

1.5th Machine Gun Battalion 7 

20th Field Artillery 

7th Engineers 5 

13th Machine Gun Battalion 1 

9th Field Signal Battalion 

6th Sanitary Train 5 

Total 31 

SUMMARY 
KIA 

Officers 1 

Enlisted 31 

Total 32 



VIA 


GIA 


Total 


89 


111 


223 


16 


28 


47 





2 


2 


25 


3 


33 


5 


9 


15 





9 


9 








5 



135 



162 



328 



WIA 


GIA 


Total 


13 


11 


25 


135 


158 


334. 



148 



169 



359 



ST. MIHIEL OPERATION— SEPTEMBER 12-lT, 1918 

OFFICERS 

Obganizations KIA WIA GIA 

60th Infantry 1 9 3 

61st Infantry (l 2 2 

14th Machine Gun Battalion 8 

6th Infantry 3 16 

nth Infantry 7 11 3 

15th Machine" Gun Battalion 1 3 

20th Field Artillery 1 

7th Engineers 1 1 

9th Field Signal Battalion 1 

Total 13 44 11 

ENMSTED 

Obganizations KIA WI.\ GIA 

60th Infantry 41 196 26 

61st Infantry 12 53 26 

14th Machine Gun Battalion 10 36 3 

6th Infantry 69 238 19 

11th Infantry 129 470 24 

15th Machine" Gun Battalion 34 77 3 

19th Field Artillery 3 

20th Field Artillery". 1 2 

21.st Field .\rtillery 5 5 1 

7th Engineers 4 32 8 

9th Field Signal Battalion 6 2 

6th Sanitary Train 5 4 

Total 305 1,123 116 

SUMMARY 

KIA WIA GIA 

Officers 13 44 11 

Enlisted .305 1.123 116 

Total 318 1,167 127 



Total 
13 

4 

3 
19 
21 

4 

1 

2 

1 

68 



TOTA 

263 

91 

49 

326 

623 

114 

3 

3 

11 

44 

8 

9 



1,544 



Total 

68 
1,544 

1,612 



350 



History of the Fifth Division 



FIRST PHASE, MEUSE-ARGONNE OPERATION— OCTOBER 12-23, 1918 

OFFICERS 

Organizations KIA WIA GIA Total 

9th Brigade Headquarters 10 1 

fiOth Infantry 12 20 12 44 

(ilst Infantry 10 29 8 47 

Itth Machine Gun Battaliun 2 4 4 10 

Gth Infantry 6 28 3 37 

llth Infantry 12 34 6 S2 

15th Machine Gun Battalion 3 5 8 

7th Engineers 5 7 12 

13th Machine Battalion 3 3 

9th Field Signal Battalion 1 1 

5th Military Police 110 2 

Total SI 132 34 217 

ENLISTED 

Organizations KIA WIA GIA Total 

Headquarters Troop 1 1 

9th Brigade Headquarters 11 

(iOth Infantry 136 612 88 836 

61st Infantry 132 600 239 971 

1 1th Machine Gun Battalion 9 78 17 104 

6th Infantry 139 468 27 634 

nth InfantVy 210 865 87 1,162 

15th Machine" Gun Battalion 35 121 17 173 

7th Engineers 44 139 19 202 

13th Machine Gun Battalion 14 37 6 57 

9th Field Signal Battalion 4 19 17 40 

5th Supply Train 1 1 

5th Sanitary Train 2 15 9 26 

5th Ammunition Train 1 4 5 

5th M. O. R. S 1 1 

5th Military Police 1 10 1 12 

Salvage Uiiit 301 6 6 

Total 728 2,976 528 4,232 

SUMMARY 

KIA WIA GIA Total 

Officers 51 132 34 217 

Enlisted 728 2,976 528 4,232 

Total 779 3,108 562 4,449 

SECOND PHASE, MEUSE-ARGONNE OPERATION— OCT. 26-NOV. 11. 1918 

OFFICERS 

Organizations KIA WIA GIA Total 

Division Headquarters 10 1 

9th Brigade Headquarters 2 2 

60th Infantry 3 16 9 

61st Infantry 3 2 2 7 

14th Machine Gun Battalion 1 3 4 

6th Infantry 4 6 1 11 

llth Infantry 1 15 16 

7th Engineers 13 4 

9th Field Signal Battalion 1 1 

Total It 33 8 65 



Tables of Fifth Divisioii Casualties 



351 



ENLISTED 

Organizations KIA 

60th Infantry T4 

61st Infantry 99 

Uth Machine Gun Battalion 4 

6th Infantry 91 

11th Infantry 139 

15th Machine Gun Battalion 15 

7th Engineers 10 

13th Machine Gun Battalion 4 

9th Field Signal Battalion 7 

5th Sanitary Train 

Total 443 



WIA 


GIA 


Total 


236 


38 


348 


287 


15 


401 


19 


6 


29 


265 


19 


375 


477 


27 


643 


29 


3 


47 


139 


19 


168 


11 


3 


18 


15 


2 


24 


9 


5 


14 



1,487 



137 



2,067 



SUMMARY 

KIA WIA 

Officers 14 33 

Enlisted 443 1,487 

Total 457 1,520 



145 



Total 
55 

2,067 

2,122 



OFFICER CASUALTIES 

Organizations KIA DW WIA 

Division Headquarters 1 

9th Brigade Headquarters 3 

60th Infantry 14 4 31 

61st Infantry 10 4 34 

14th Machine Gun Battalion 3 7 

6th Infantry 13 2 63 

11th Infantry 16 4 66 

15th Machine" Gun Battalion 3 1 10 

19th Field Artillery 1 4 

20th Field Artillery 1 

21st Field Artillery 

7th Engineers 4 3 12 

13th Machine Gun Battalion 3 

9th Field Signal Battalion 2 

5th Military Police 1 1 

Total 65 19 237 



GIA 


MIA 


Total 








1 








3 


20 





69 


12 





60 


7 





17 


10 


1 


88 


9 





95 


2 





16 








5 


7 





8 


1 





1 





1 


20 


3 





6 


2 





4 








2 



73 



395 



ENLISTED CASUALTIES 

Organizations KIA DW WIA GIA 

5th Headquarters Troop 10 

9th Brigade Headquarters... 1 

60th Infantry 216 49 1.087 181 

61st Infantry 212 48 976 280 

14th Machine Gun Battalion.. 21 2 133 26 

6th Infantry 269 51 1,089 185 

nth Infantry 395 93 1.829 164 

1.5th Machine" Gun Battalion.. 73 19 245 51 

19th Field Artillery 17 16 37 7 

20th Field Artillery 9 2 28 23 

21st Field ArtiUery 9 3 39 3 

7th Engineers " 44 19 337 49 



MIS 


PRIS 


TOTAI 








1 








1 


88 


27 


1,648 


24 


17 


1,557 


2 





184 


48 


6 


1,648 


82 


8 


2,571 


10 





398 








77 








62 








64 





2 


451 



352 



History of tJic Fifth Division 



ENLISTED CASUALTIES— Con<t7i««d 

Orgaxizatioxs KIA DW \VL\ CIA 

13th Machine Gun Battalion.. 15 4. 5t 18 

9th Field Signal Battalion 9 2 40 30 

5th Supply Train 10 

5th Sanitary Train 6 1 29 18 

5th Ammunition Train 10 4 

5th M. O. H. S 1 

5th Military Police 1 10 1 

Salvage Uiiit 301 6 

Total 1^9" 310 5.945 1,037 



MIS 


PRIS 


Total 








91 








81 








1 








54 








5 








1 








12 








6 



254 



60 



8,903 



KIA 

Officers 65 

EnUsted 1,297 

Total 1,362 



SUMMARY 










DW WIA 


GIA 


MIS 


PRIS 


Total 


19 237 


73 


O 





395 


310 5,945 


1,037 


254. 


60 


8,903 



329 



6,182 



1,110 



256 



60 



9,299 



RECAPITULATION 

OFFICERS 

AcTiox KIA WIA GIA Total 

A nould Sector 5 5 

St. Die Sector 4 6 3 13 

Frapelle Engagement 1 13 11 25 

St. Mihiel Operation 13 44 11 68 

First Pha.se, Meuse-Argonne 51 132 34 217 

Second Phase, Meuse-Argonne 14 33 8 55 

Fifth Field Artillery Brigade 1 4 6 11 

Total 84. 237 73 394 

ENLISTED 

AcTiox KIA AVIA GIA Total 

Anould Sector 28 68 26 122 

St. Die Sector 23 63 38 124 

Frapelle Engagement 31 135 162 328 

St. Mihiel Operation 305 1,123 116 1.544 

First Phase, Meuse-Argonne 728 2.976 528 4,232 

Second Phase, Meuse-Argonne 443 1,487 137 2,067 

Fifth Field Artillery Brigade 49 93 30 172 

Total 1,607 5,945 1,037 8,589 

SUMMARY 

KIA WIA GIA Total 

Officers 84 237 73 394 

Enlisted 1,607 5,945 1,037 8,589 

Total 1,691 6,182 1,110 8,983 

Missing in Action 256 

Taken Prisoners 60 

Grand Total 9^99 



Fifth Division Personnel Taken Prisoners 



353 



ENLISTED MEN OF FIFTH DIVISION TAKEN PRISONER 
BY THE ENEMY 



SIXTIETH INFANTRY 



Sgt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 

25. 
Cpl. 
Cpl. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 

25. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 



Grover C. Folger, Hdqtrs. Co., Sept 
Earl L. HendrLx, Co. A, Oct. 12. 
Edward Jiikes, Co. A, July 24. 
Guy IJvingstone, Co. A, July 24. 
Albert K. Moyer, Co. A, Sept. 25. 
l.st CI. Charles Rosenkranz, Co. A 



16. 



Sept. 



William Bowen, Co. B, Oct. 14. 

George A. Kratz, Co. B, Oct. 14. 

Paello Leony, Co. B, Oct. 14. 

Edwin Weston, Co. B, Oct. 14. 

l.st CI. Antonios .\rgyrople, Co. C, Sept. 

Benjamin Clemson, Co. C, Sept. 25. 
Leroy B. Fairless, Co. C, Sept. 25. 



Pvt. George Goodman, Co. C, Sept. 25. 
Cpl. Wallace D. Kennedy, Co. C, Sept. 25. 
Sgt. Leon Urbanowski, Co. C, Oct. 14. 
Cpl. Adam Sword, Co. I. 
Pvt. Frank F. Williams, Co. K, Oct. 12. 
Cpl. Ralph de Pa.squale, Co. L, Nov. 10. 
Pvt. Onsiefor Gorliatoff, Co. L, Oct. 12. 
Pvt. John McClellan, Co. L, Nov. 10. 
Cpl. Aubrey H. Travers, Co. L, Aug. 18. 
Pvt. Vincenzo Filoni, Co. M, Nov. 10. 
Pvt. John H. Luddy, Co. M, Oct. 12. 
Pvt. Edward J. Ricedorf, Co. M, Oct. 14. 
Pvt. Manuel Rodriguez, Co. M, Oct. 12. 
Pvt. Guy .\. Spinelli, Co. M, Nov. 10. 



SIXTY-FIRST INFANTRY 



Pvt. Thomas Judge, Co. B, Nov. 6. 
Cpl. Raymond Lawton, Co. B, Oct. 18. 
Pvt. Walter .\. Snell, Co. B, Nov. 6. 
Pvt. Thomas Sydnor, Co. B, Oct. IS. 
Cpl. John Richardson, Co. C, Nov. 6. 
Pvt. .\nnibalo Antonelle, Co. D, Nov. 6. 
Pvt. Lewis C. Belleter, Co. D, Nov. 6. 
Pvt. Morgan F. Connor, Co. D, Nov. G. 
Cpl. John Dobermiller, Co. D, Nov. 6. 



Cpl. David Lewis, Jr., Co. D, Nov. 6. 
Sgt. Jesse J. Wiley, Co. D, Nov. 6. 
Pvt. Carl Blon, Co. E, Nov. 6. 
Pvt. John Wilson, Co. F, Sept. 16. 
Sgt. John E. Morrow, Co. G, Oct. 16. 
Sgt. William Pogeedick, Co. K, Oct. 17. 
Sgt. Malcolm Yates, Co. K, Oct. 17. 
Cjil. Charles H. Doane, Co. L, June 22. 



SIXTH INFANTRY 



Cpl. Sylvanis Parks, Co. A, Nov. ' 
Pvt. Natali Sedeli, Co. A, Nov. 7. 
Pvt. Joseph Reed, Co. C, Oct. 21. 



Pvt. Wcller Smith. Co. C, Oct. 21. 

Pvt. Samuel Shank, Co. C, Oct. 21. 

1st Sgt. Charles W. Terhune, Co. C, July 21. 



ELEVENTH INFANTRY 



Pvt. Oscar I-. Forslund, Co. G. 

Pvt. Clemens J. Herman, Co. G. 

Sgt. Roy B. Ames, Co. I, Nov. 7. 

Pvt. 1st CI. Sidney S. Ayer.s, Co. I, Oct. 14. 

Pvt. Everett Kemble, Co.'l, Oct. 14. 



Pvt. 1st CI. Edward H. Laskowski, Co. I, 

Oct. 14. 
Pvt. Tony Rinaldi. Co. I, Nov. 7. 
Pvt. George M. Marshall, Company K, Oct. 

20. 



Pvt. 1st CI. Maurice L. Weddington, Co. C, 
Nov. 6. 



SEVENTH ENGINEERS 

Pvt. Gurdon M. AVilmot. Co. C, Sept. 20. 



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MISSING IN ACTION 
OFFICERS 
2nd Lieut. .Ii)lm C. Roche, lifli Inf. 2nil Lieut. Loui.s Leidl, 7th Eng. 



ENLISTED MEN 



SIXTIETH INF.VNTRY 



Pvt. Pavel Chri.st, Hdqtrs. Co. Pvt. 

Pvt. 1st CI. Roliert A. Courtney. Hdqtr.s. Co. Pvt. 

Pvt. Ernest L. Keiber, Hdqtrs. Co. Pvt. 

Pvt. Howard F. MuUins, Hdqtrs. Co. Pvt. 

Pvt. Louis I.ongobardo, M. G. Co. Pvt. 

Pvt. Hugh B. Donaldson, M. G. Co. Pvt. 

Pvt. Lee Sl<yles, M. G. Co, Pvt. 

Pvt. 1st CI. Albert Bradford, Co. A. Pvt. 

Pvt. Willard J. Boutin, Co. A. Pvt. 

Pvt. Thornton Burnett, Co. A. Cpl. 

Pvt. Cornelius Donelan. Co. A. Pvt. 

Pvt. Arthur Edwards, Co. A. Cpl. 

Pvt. Angrelo Giacini, Co. A. Cpl. 

Pvt. 1st CI. Richard Goldberg, Co. A. Sgt. 

Pvt. 1st CI. Harry .\. Keyes, Co. A. Pvt. 

Pvt. George A. Kreuger, Co. A. Pvt. 

Pvt. Edward M. Meier, Co. A. Pvt. 

Cpl. Lotie Suiith, Co. A. Pvt. 

Cpl. Anton Stein, Co. A. Pvt. 

Pvt. Alfred G. Toense, Co. A. Pvt. 

Pvt. Alfred Derouin, Co. B. Pvt. 

Pvt. Eddie F. Jaclvson, Co. B. Pvt. 

Pvt. Thomas .Teffs, Co. B. Pvt. 

Mec. Roland M. Leland, Co. B. Pvt. 

Pvt. Vincenzo Perna, Co. B. Pvt. 

Pvt. Dante J. Riccio, Co. B. Pvt. 

Pvt. Henry F. Tifllant'ei". Co. B. Pvt. 

Pvt. John B. Anderson, Co. C. Pvt. 

Pvt. Charles F. Davis, Co. C. Pvt. 

Pvt. Thomas J. Evans, Co. C. Pvt. 

Pvt. Charles Jilek, Co. C. Cpl. 

Pvt. Carlin O. Jones, Co. C. Pvt. 

Cpl. George F. Lynch, Co. C. Pvt. 

Pvt. And. Levston, Co. C. Pvt. 

Pvt. John J. McCloskey, Co. C. Pvt. 

Pvt. Anon L. Moser, Co. C. Pvt. 

Pvt. Lester L. Rowe, Co. C. Sgt. 

Pvt. Edward J. Stoot, Co. C. Pvt. 

Pvt. Edward Urbanic, Co. C. Pvt. 

Pvt. James A. Vincent, Co. C. Pvt. 

Pvt. Thomas L. Wingle, Co. C. Pvt. 

Cpl. Oren Clark, Co. D. Pvt. 

Pvt. Stanlv Buchman, Co. D. Pvt. 

Pvt. AUu-rt L. Hiatt, Co. D. Pvt. 



Ernest Williams, Co. D. 
Thomas McCray, Co. E. 
William H. Brooks, Co. F. 
Walter Leman, Co. F. 
Carl F. Pinkele, Co. F. 
Oscar G. Alexander, Co. G. 
William Amerina, Co. G. 
Lewis J. Cutler, Co. G. 
Garret Baker, Co. G. 
Roy B. Bunnell, Co. G. 
Fred Burnev, Co. G. 
Joseph M. Gaylor, Co. G. 
Leontie Hutnickow, Co. G. 
James B. Leanion, Co. G. 
George M. Willis, Co. G. 
Patrick J. Dunn, Co. H. 
Leo .\. IMoran, Co. H. 
Francis Cox, Co. I. 
Andrew Elliott, Co. I. 
Bernard Harrington, Co. I. 
Olin Letcher, C'n. I. 
Bendetto Ruggeri, Co. I. 
Kick Yana, Co. I. 
Joseph Frasier, Co. K. 
Henry B. Koch, Co. K. 
William Moreau, Co. K. 
Phillip Rocket, Co. K. 
Harry Sliapiro, Co. K. 
Paul Vadluga, Co. K. 
John C. Boothe, Co. L. 
Watson Daniel, Co. I>. 
1st CI. .\ustin W. Eidson, Co. L. 
Charles C. Rex, Co. L. 
William Webli, Co. L. 
Georgio Blanco, Co. M. 
Carl A. Glanzel, Co. M. 
Elmer Johnson, Co. M. 
Stephen Johnson, Co. M. 
Wactaw Klucnicki, Co. M. 
Jolin .Toseph Kilday, Co. M. 
Mariano I.eggio, Co. M. 
Raymond C. Mangan, Co. M. 
Frank Xaniiotka, Co. M. 
l.iroy X. RejTiolds, Co. M. 



SIXTY-FIRST INFANTRY 



Pvt. Gilbert Bendorf. Co. A. 
Pvt. John Beaumont, Jr., Co. A. 
Pvt. Harmon A. Worrall, Co. .\. 
Pvt. George A. Bhindy, Co. B. 
Pvt. William H. English, Co. B. 



Pvt. Wesley H. Strang, Co. B. 

Pvt. Stefan Sniorgal, Co. C. 

Pvt. Anthony W. Ash, Co. D. 

Pvt. 1st CI. Richard Campbell, Co. D. 

Pvt. Frank Niton, Co. D. 



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SIXTY-FIKST INFANTRY— r„„n„,(C(/ 



Pvt. Albert Dollar, Co. D. 
Pvt. John Slechta, Co. D. 
Pvt. Fred Wilson, Co. D. 
Pvt. William Coutts, Co. F. 
Pvt. Claude H. Edwards, Co. F. 
Pvt. William Filewicz, Co. F. 
Cpl. John Hul)l)ard, Co. F. 



Pvl. Jolin W. Reveney, Co. F. 

Pvt. Walter Wachaskee, Co. F. 

Pvt. Thoma.s J. Waters, Co. F. 

Cpl. Louis W. Kuhn, Co. H. 

Pvt. 1st CI. Frank Kochanouski, Co. I. 

Pvt. Thomas F. Mann, Co. I. 

Pvt. 0.scar J. Gallas, Co. M. 



FOURTEENTH MACHINE GUN BATTALION 
Pvt. Carl E. .\nderson, Co. D. Sgt. Peter Reizuck, Co. D. 



SIXTH INFANTRY 



Pvt. 1st CI. Noel W. Luddy, Hdqtrs. Co. Pvt. 

Pvt. 1st CI. John M. Hoover, Co. A. Pvt. 

Pvt. Calvin Jackson, Co. A. Pvt. 

Pvt. George Shurrock, Co. A. Pvt. 

Pvt. Fisher Brockman, Co. B. Pvt. 

Pvt. Lester Brown, Co. B. Cpl. 

Pvt. 1st CI. Theodore B. Mill, Co. B. Pvt. 

Pvt. Fred Nettler, Co. B. Mec. 

Pvt. 1st CI. Raymond E. Barnes, Co. C. Pvt. 

Pvt. Herbert D. Buss, Co. C. Cpl. 

Pvt. Thomas W. Mathers, Co. D. Pvt. 

Pvt. Carl Allen, Co. E. Pvt. 

Pvt. Henry B. Dorosett, Co. E. Pvt. 

Cpl. Morris T. Holt, Co. E. Pvt. 

Pvt. Jim Jacks, Co. E. Pvt. 

Pvt. Golman Kidd, Co. E. Pvt. 

Pvt. Joe D. King, Co. E. Cpl. 

Pvt. Charles Trentini, Co. E. Pvt. 

Pvt. 1st CI. Edward R. Moore, Co. F. Pvt. 

Mec. Arthur D. Gihbs, Co. G. Sgt. 

Pvt. Dan N. Hart, Co. G. Pvt. 

Pvt. George B. Kirkman, Co. G. Pvt. 

Pvt. 1st CI. Louis B. Probst, Co. G. Pvt. 

Pvt. John W. Thomas, Co. G. Pvt. 



Charlie E. Younger, Co. G. 
Sylvester Beavan, Co. H. 
Thomas R. Canada, Co. H. 
David Dasco, Co. H. 
Paul Mosarik, Co. H. 
Earl Taratus, Co. H. 
1st CI. Ivy W. Wright, Co. H. 
Riley W. Wright, Co. H. 
1st CI. William A. Wright, Co. H. 
Martin Sohahrer, Co. I. 
Marvin E. Cary, Co. K. 
Willie Duggins, Co. L. 
Elmer W. Johnson, Co. L. 
Ambrose S. Knudson, Co. L. 
William O'Toole, Co. L. 
Marco Romani, Co. L. 
Henry M. Rookard, Co. L. 
Timothy G. Ames, Co. M. 
John H. Ballman, Co. M. 
John F. Clayton, Co. M. 
Arthur Collier, Co. M. 
David C. Davis, Co. M. 
Harold A. Hall, Co. M. 
John Kool, Co. M. 



ELEVENTH INFANTRY 



Pvt. .-Mvin Colwell, Co. A. 
Pvt. Carmine D'Aloia, Co. A. 
Pvt. Vurner M. Ellis, Co. A. 
Pvt. John W. Ellis, Co. \. 
Pvt. Celestine Gamble, Co. A. 
Sgt. Robert Lee Gautreau, Co. A 
Pvt. George M. Greer, Co. A. 
Pvt. Peter Highley, Co. A. 
Pvt. Eugene O'Boyle, Co. A. 
Pvt. Edward Reed, Co. A. 
Pvt. James B. Ward, Co. A. 
Pvt. Daniel J. Barone, Co. B. 
Pvt. John B. Crosetto, Co. B. 
Pvt. Richard Gassett, Co. B. 
Pvt. Arthur Mathis, Co. B. 
Pvt. Edward Sinowiec, Co. B. 
Pvt. William L. Strecker, Co. B. 
Pvt. Harry J. Streit, Co. B. 



Pvt. Charles Marietta, Co. C. 

Pvt. Charles Messerer, Co. C. 

Pvt. Anthony Peck, Co. C. 

Pvt. William Ward, Co. C. 

Pvt. Harold Lemy .-Mien, Co. D. 

Pvt. 1st CI. Hubert H. Bratton. Co. D. 

Pvt. Angelomario Fiocco, Co. D. 

Pvt. Mark I. Godfrey, Co. D. 

Pvt. Henry B. Ham, Co. D. 

Pvt. William W. Jenkins, Co. D. 

Pvt. Gus Pequinot, Co. D. 

Pvt. Mike Slomka, Co. D. 

Pvt. Claude S. Wells, Co. D. 

Pvt. Allem Brinzom, Co. E. 

Pvt. Thomas E. Hogarth, Co. E. 

Pvt. Leonard Lacey, Co. E. 

Pvt. Joseph H. Daw.son, Co. F. 

Pvt. Edwin W. Fri.sto, Co. F. 



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ELEVENTH I N F A NT RY^Cont In ued 



Pvt. Charles E. Ginifred, Co. F. 
Pvt. Wladyslaw Jarosz, Co. F. 
Pvt. Taylor Jordon, Co. F. 
Pvt. John I.ohaneck, Co. F. 
Pvt. Raymond Roscher, Co. F. 
Pvt. William A. Savanger, Co. F. 
Pvt. Joseph Snyker, Co. F. 
Pvt. Robert Burgess, Co. G. 
Pvt. Robert L. Dickerson, Co. G. 
Pvt. Joe Smnsky, Co. G. 
Pvt. Sherman H. Turner, Co. G. 
Pvt. Hugo V. Carlson, Co. H. 
Pvt. Joe Bernotes, Co. I. 
Pvt. James S. Gimer, Co. I. 
Pvt. Charles W. Henderson, Co. I 
Pvt. Lloyd C. House, Co. I. 
Pvt. Arthur Johnson, Co. L 
Pvt. Martin C. Johnson, Co. I. 
Pvt. Reuben C. Karper, Co. I. 
Pvt. Albert Khig, Co. I. 
Pvt. Homer J. O'Neal, Co. L 
Pvt. 1st CI. Erwin Pettit, Co. I. 
Pvt. Neil Pruusgaard, Co. 1. 



Pvt. Pete Szveth, Co. I. 

Pvt. Frank Yost, Co. L 

Pvt. Bernard Fromholz, Co. K. 

Pvt. John R. Gifford, Co. K. 

Pvt. James L. Green, Co. K. 

Pvt. Ernest S. Landruth, Co. K. 

Pvt. Thomas Pliska, Co. K. 

Pvt. George Wolfe, Co. K. 

Pvt. Earl J. Franklin, Co. L. 

Pvt. Arthur J. Franke, Co. L. 

Sgt. Herman Heft, Co. L. 

Pvt. Frank Mahan, Co. L. 

Pvt. Roceo Morat, Co. L. 

Pvt. Michael Skalla, Co. L. 

Pvt. ,)()hn Smith, Co. L. 

Pvt. George Summers, Co. L. 

Pvt. Paul L. Weeks, Co. L. 

Pvt. C'cjunie Bishop, Co. M. 

Pvt. Benjamin Gosiell, Co. M. 

Pvt. Joe W. Knott, Co. M. 

Pvt. 1st CI. William D. Machmer, Co. M. 

Pvt. C>eorge W. Rhyne, Co. M. 

Pvt. Harold Warner, Co. M. 



FIFTEENTH MACHINE GUN BATTALION 



Pvt. Harrv M. Seeright, Co. A. 
Pvt. Frank Sertiff, Co. A. 
Pvt. George H. Thompson, Co. B. 
Pvt. 1st CI. Herman Davis, Co. C. 
Cpl. Fred Denman, Co. C. 



Pvt. .\rthur .1. Sehmirr, Co. C. 

Pvt. 1st CI. Simon E. Welchanee, Co. C. 

Sgt. Louis M. Lowe, Co. D. 

Pvt. Harry Murjihy. Co. D. 

Pvt. Melvin Sweatt, Co. D. 



ARMIES AND ARMY CORPS 

The Fifth Division has operated under one Fn-rich and three Ameriean .\ruiies and one 
French and six Ameriean Army Corps, as follows: 

Seventh French Army fune 1st to August '23rd. 

First Ameriean Army July 13th to Novemlier 21st. 

Third American Army November 22nd to December 12th. 

Second American Army December 13th to March 31st, 1910. 

Third American Army April 1st to May 11th. 

Thirty-third (French) Corps June 1st to August 23rd. 

Third Army Corps May 1st to May 31st. 

First Army Corps lune 1st to June I7th. 

Third Army Corps June 18th to July 9th. 

Fifth Army Corps July 10th to August 18th. 

Seventh Army Corps August 19th to ,'\ugust 28th. 

First Army Corps August 28th to September Kith. 

Fourth Army Corps September 17th to Octolier -Ith. 

Third Army Corps October 5th to November 1.5th. 

Fifth Army Corps November ICth to November 21st. 

Seventh Army Corps November 22nd to December 12th. 

Sbith Army Corps December 12th to March 31st, 1919. 

Seventh -Army Corps April 1st to May 11th. 



Locations of Fifth Division Headquarters 357 



LOCATIONS OF FIFTH DIVISION' HEADQUARTERS 

Liverpool, England, arrived April 28tli, 1918. 

Southampton, England, left April 30th, 1918. 

Le Havre, France May 1st to May 3rd. 

Bar-sur-Aube (Aube) May 4lh to June 2nd. 

Corcieux ( Vosges) June 3rd to June 6th. 

Gerardner (Vosges) June 6th to July 15th. 

St. Die (Vosges) July 15th to August 23rd. 

Arches (Vosges) August 23rd to August 29th. 

Neuviller-sur-Moselle (M&M) August 29th to September 8th. 

Martincourt (M&M) September 8th to September lOtb. 

Advance P. C. St. Jacques (M&M) September 10th to September 18tli. 

Rear echelon Martincourt (M&M). 

Domevre-en-Haye (M&M) September 18th to September 27th. 

Pagny-sur-Meuse (Meuse) September 27th to October 6th. 

Blercourt ( Meuse) October 6th to October 12th. 

.'Vdvance P. C. Bois de Tuilerie (Meu.se) October 12th to November 3rd. 

Rear echelon Fromerville (Meuse). 
Advance P. C. Cunel (Meuse) November 3rd to November 7th. 

Rear echelon Jouy-en-Argonne (Meuse). 
Advance P. C. Dun-sur-Meuse (Meuse) November 7th to November 10th. 

Rear echelon Jouy-en-Argonne (Meuse). 
Advance P. C. Murvaux ( Jleuse) November 10th to November 12th. 

Rear echelon Jouy-en-Argonne (Meu.se). 

Lion-devant-Dun (Meuse) November 12th to November 23rd. 

Longuyon (M&M) November 23rd to December 4th. 

Hollerich (I>uxemburg) December 4th to December 11th. 

Merl (Luxemburg) December 11th to December 17th. 

Esch-sur-Alzette (Luxemburg) December 17th to . 



358 History of the Fifth Division 

FIFTH DIVISION STATION LIST, MAY 11, 1919 
(All stations in LuxL'niboiii'g unless otherwise specified) 

Fifth Division HeaUquaiters Esch-sur-Alzette. 

Heaclquart(.rs Troop Esch. 

Ninth Infantry Brigade Headquarters Esch. 

Sixtietli Infantry Headquarters Esch. 

Headquarters, Supply and Maeliine Gun Conipanici Esch. 

First Battalion Headquarters Esch. 

Companies A, C and D Esch. 

Company B Remich. 

Second Battalion Esch. 

Third Batalion Esch. 

Sixty-lirst Infantry Headquarter., Ditferdange. 

Headquarters and Supply Companies Diii'erdange. 

Machine Gun Company Rodange. 

First Battalion Headquarters Aubange (Belgium). 

Company A Aubange ( Belgium) . 

Company B Croix-Houge (Belgium). 

Companies C ana D Athus (Belgium) 

Second Battalion Headquarter Niederkorn. 

Companies E, F and Ct Niederkorn. 

Company H Differdange. 

Third Battalion Difl'erdange. 

Fourteenth Machine Gun Battalion Headquarters Oberkorn. 

Companies A, B and D Oberkorn. 

Company C Zolver. 

Tenth Infantry Brigade Headquarters Esch. 

.Sixth Infantry Headquarters Diekirch. 

Headquarters and Machine Gun Companies Diekirch. 

Supply Company Ettelbruek. 

Fir.st Battalion Headquarters E.schternach. 

Company A Rosport. 

Company B Wasserbillig. 

Company C Prum (Germany). 

Company D Bitburg. 

Second I?attalinn Headquarters Diekirch. 

Company E BoUendorf (Germany). 

Company F Dasburg (Gernumy ) . 

Company G Luxembourg. 

Company H Vianden. 

Third Battalion Headquarters Mersch. 

Com])any I Diekirch. 

Company K Mersch. 

Company L Mertert. 

Company M Steinfort. 

Eleventh Infantry Headquarters Schifflange. 

Headquarters, Su]iply and Maeliine tnm Comj)anies Sehiffiange. 

First Battalion Headquarters Monnerich. 

Comjiany A ..Tetange. 

Comjianies B, C and D Monnerich. 

Second Battalion Esch. 

Third Battalion Schifflange. 

Fifteenth Machine Cnm Battalion Head(iuarters Bergem. 

Companies A and B Bergera. 

Comi>anies C and D Ehlange. 

Fifth Field .\rtillery Brigade Headquarters Peppange. 

Nineteenth Field Artillery Headquarters Hesperange. 

Headquarters Company Hesperange. 

Supply Company Krauthem. 



Station List of May 11th, 1919 359 

FIFTH DIVISION STATION LIST. .MAY II, l^\Q— Continued 
(All stations in Luxeiiibouifr iinlfs.s utluTwise specified) 

First Battalion Headquarters Hesperange. 

Batteries A and B Altzengen. 

Battery C Fentangen. 

Second Battalion Headquarters Itzig. 

Batteries D and E Itzig. 

Battery F Sandweiller. 

Twentieth Field Artillery Headquarters I.eudelange. 

Headquarters Company Leudelange. 

Supply Company Livange. 

First Battalion Headquarters Bivange. 

Battery A Bercliera. 

Battery B Bivange. 

Battery C Roeser. 

Second Battalion Headquarter:; Cessingen. 

Batteries D and E Leudelange. 

Battery F Cessingen. 

Twenty-first Field Artillery Headquarter.. Dudelange. 

Headquarters and Supply Comjianie Dudelange. 

First Battalion Dudelange. 

Second Battalion Headquarters Burange. 

Battery C Burange. 

Battery D Hellange. 

Third Battalion Dudelange. 

Thirteenth Machine Gun Battalion Headquarters Arlon (Belgium). 

Company A .Arlon ( Belgium). 

Company B Virton (Belgium). 

Seventh Engineers Rumelange. 

Ninth Field Signal Battalion Esch. 

Fifth Train Headquarters Bettembourg. 

Fifth Supply Train Kayl. 

Fifth Ammunition Train Headquarters Bettembourg. 

Motor Battalion Bettembourg. 

Horsed Battalion Headquarters Fennange. 

Company E Huncherange. 

Company F Budersberg. 

Company G Nortzange. 

Fifth Sanitary Train Headquarters Mondorf. 

Field Hospital Co. No. 17 Fels. 

Field Hospital Companies Nos. 2.5, ^H and .30 Mondorf. 

Ambulance Companies Nos. 17 and 29 Mondorf. 

Ambulance Company No. 25 Fels. 

Ambulance Company No. 30 Aspelt. 

Division Medical Supply Unit Mondorf. 

Division Laboratory Mondorf. 

Evacuation Ambulance Companies No .. 63 and 6.5 Mondorf. 

Seventh Engineer Train Rumelange. 

Fifth Military Police Esch. 

Fifth Mobile Ordnance Re])air Shop Bettembourg. 

Fifth Mobile Veterinary Section Esch. 

U. S. Army Post Office' No. 74.5 Esch. 

Sales Commissary Unit No. 302, QMC Esch. 

Clothing Unit No. 304, QMC Esch. 

Clothing and Bath Unit No. 323, QMC Esch. 

Salvage Unit No. 301, QMC Esch. 

Mobile Laundry Company No. 319, QMC Esch. 

Bakery Company No. 322, QMC Esch. 

Service Park Units No. 322, 393 and 395 Esch. 

Railhead Supply Detachment, QMC Esch. 

Division Casual Detachment Beles. 



360 History of the Fifth. Division 



ST. MIHIEL BATTLEFIELD MONUMENTS OF THE FIFTH DIVISION 

1. On Hie northern side of Tliiaiicuurt-Ki-i^nicville road, about 200 meters north of IJegnieville. 

Inscription: 

This monmnent marks the jiiiiipinfr-ofl' tniich of \\w Sth U. S. Division in the St. 
Mihiel Drive, September 12, lUlS, Major G<'neral John E. MeMalion, Commanding. 

2. At eastern exit of \'ieville-en-Haye on north side of road. 

Inscription: 

Vieville-en-Hayc, ca|)tiire(l liy tlie 5th U. S. Division in the St. Mihiel Drive, 
September 12. 1018. On tliis date the front line of the Sth Division was established 
aljout three kilometers north of this point. 

3. On northern side Metz highway, about 200 meters west of Met?. Bridge. 

Inscription: 

This monument marks the spot where a brigade headquarters of the 5th U. S. 
Division was located at the eonnnenecment of the St. Mihiel Drive, September 12, 
1918. 



FRAPELLE BATTLEFIELD MONUMENT OF THE FIFTH DIVISION 

In Frapelle, in front of Hotel de Ville. 
Inscription: 

Frapelle, captured by the Sth U. S. Division ,\ugust 17, 1918, marks the first 
offensive operation of this division. This was the first offensive operation under- 
taken liy American troops on the Vosges front. 



MEUSE-ARGONNE BATTLEFIELD MONUMENTS OF THE FIFTH DIVISION 

1. On Ctinel-Nantillois road at point 10,0-84..6. 

Inscriptions: 

1. Left Hank 9tli Infantry Brigade, Sth U. S. Division, after relieving 80th Division 
and left Battalion IthDivision, October 11-12, 1918. 

2. Right flank Jum])ing-ofr trench for Sth U. S. Division, October U, 1918. 

2. At road fork at point 07.5-84.0. 

Inscriptions: 

1. This point marks tlie left (west) boundary of the Sth Division in the attack of 
October It, 1918, Meuse-y\rgonne offensive. The National Cemetery is located on 
terrain wrested from the enemy on that day by the 10th Infantry Brigade, Sth 
Division. 

2. Romagne lying outside of sector of the Sth Division was passed by the lOtli 
Infantry Brigade and outflanked on the east while elements of the 7th Engineers, 
Sth Division, acting as infantry, entered the town from the .south at 11 A. M., 
October 11, 1918, and assisted the advance of the neighboring division. 

3. At road fork, i)oint 10.0-85.0. 

Inscriptions: 

1. Cunel c.iiitured October It, 1918, by 60th Infantry, 9th Infantry Brigade, Sth 
Division, Major General ,lohn E. McMahon, Commanding. 

2. Cunel, post of command, Sth Division, during forced crossing of Meuse, Novem- 
ber 3-1, 1918, Major General Hanson E. Ely, Commanding. 

4.. At point 08.()-87.0 at road fork. 
Inscriptions: 

1. Major James D. Rivet, commanding 3rd Battalion, filst Infantry, heroically 
sacrificed his life in attack on Bois des Rappes, October IS, 1918. 

2. Bois des Rappes captured by 11th Infantry, 10th Infantry Brigade, Sth U. S. 
Division, Octol)er 21, 1918, Meuse-Argonne offensive. 

S. On BrieuUes-Dannevoux roal along the river at point lG.3-83.8. 
Inscription: 

Right Hank of 10th Brigade, Sth U. S. Division, November 1, 1918; southern 
boundary Divisional si-ctor licfore forced passage of Mcu.se. 



Battlefield Monuments of the Fifth Division 361 

MEUSE-ARGONNE BATTI.EFIELD MCJNUMENTS OF THE FIFTH DIVISION— C'o/i. 

6. At railroad station at Brieulles. 

Inscriptions: 

1. Opposite tliis point (itli U. S. Infantry, lOtli Brigade, Noveml^er 4, 1918, forced 
passage of Meuse and Canal, the first Allied trc)o])s to cross the Meuse in final 
phase of Meuse-Argonne oflfensive. 

2. Opposite this point Company F, 7th Engineers, 5th U. S. Division, threw foot 
bridges across Meuse and Canal for assaulting infantry, November 3-4, 1918. 

3. Simultaneously with passage of assault battalions, Companys A and C, 7th Engi- 
neers, threw a heavy ponton bridge across Meuse and Canal opposite this point. 
November 4-5, 1918. 

7. On Einy-\'erdun highway at point l(i.()-86.7. 

Inscription: 

Daylight, November 5, 1918, found bridgehead over Meuse securely established 
by (ith Infantry, 10th Brigade, 5th l'. S. Division, extending across this road and 
including the Bois de Chatillon. 

8. At road fork into \'ilosnes on \'erdun-Dun highway at point 18.2-84.7. 

Inscription: 

Detachnunt titli Infantry, 10th Brigade, 5th U. S. Division, on November (i, 1918, 
attacking enemy in flank and rear, forced his withdrawal from front of 15th 
Colonial Division, French, and permitted latter to cross Meuse and enter 
Vilosnes. 

9. On Clery-le-Petit-Brieulles road at jjoint 1 1.7-88.3. 

Inscriptions: 

1. Site of crossing of Meuse Kivcr and Canal liy 9th Infantry Brigade, Brigadier 
General ,T. C. Castner, Connnanding, November 4-5, 1918. 

2. Foot bridge across Meuse River and Canal for 9th Infantry Brigade. Built by 
Company D, 7th U. S. Engineers, 5th I'. S. Division, November 4-5, 1918. 

3. Clery-le-Petit captured by Companies A and H, (iOth Infantry, 5th U. S. Divi- 
sion, November 2, 1918. 

10. On Dun-sur-Meuse- Verdun highway at point 15.5-88.2. 

Inscriptions: 

1. Site of foot bridges over Meuse and Canal for foot tro(ij)s, 9th Infantry Brigade, 
5th U. S. Division, constructed by Company D, 7th U. S. Engineers, November 
4-5, 1918. 

2. Cote 292 and northern slope Cote 260 captured by troops 9th Infantry Brigade, 
5th U. S. Division, Lieut. Col. L. A. McClure, Connnanding, November 5, 1918. 

11. On Villers-devant-Dun-Doulcon road :it jioint 10.7-90.0. 

ln.scriptions: 

1. Turning point north to east, 5tli V. S. Division, in forced passage of Meuse, 
November 3, 1918. 

2. Punchbowl, taken November 3, 191K, by 1st Battalion, 61st Infantry, Capt. M. E. 
Olmstead, Commanding. 

12. The road fork on Doulcon-Dun-sur-Mcuse highway, point 13.8-90.1. 

Inscriptions: 

1. Doulcon captured November 3, 1918, liy Company C, Gist U. S. Infantry, 5th U. S. 
Division. 

2. Reinforced ponton bridge over Meu.se transporting artillery trains and supplies 
constructed by 7th U. S. Engineers and attached troops, November 5-6, 1918. 

13. On Sassey-Doulcon road at point 14.2-91.6. 

Inscription: 

Northern limit advance 5th U. S. Division before crossing Meuse, November 4-5, 
1918. 

14. On Dun-sur-Meuse-Verdun highway at point 15.0-90.3. 

Inscriptions: 
y 1. Dim-sur-Meuse, captured November 5, 1918, by 2nd Battalion, 61st Infantry. 5th 

U. S. Division, Major .\. N. Stark, Jr., Commanding. 
2. Site of reinforced ponton liridge over Meuse for Artillery, Trains and Supplies of 
5th U. S. Division and 3rd U. S. Corps, constructed by 7th U. S. Engineers and 
attached troops, November 5-6, 1918. 



362 Hintory of the Fifth Division 

MEUSE-ARGONNE BATTLEFIKI.D MONUMENTS OF THE FIFTH DIVISION— Con. 

15. On Dun-sur-Meuse- Verdun highway at point 15.8-92..3. 

Inscriptions: 

1. Outpost Gist Infantry, Sth U. S. Division, November 5-7, 1918. 

2. Milly-devant-Diin captured liy 2nd Battalion, 61st Infantry, 5th U. S. Division, 
Novemlier 5, 1918. 

16. Large monument on Cote St. Germain, Cote 350. 

Inscriptions: 

1. (South face) Murvaux, most advanced P. C. 5th U. S. Division, Major General 
Hanson E. Ely, Commanding. November 11, 1918. 

2. (North face) Units of 5th (Hed Diamond) Division: 

9th Infantry Brigade. 7th Engineer Regiment. 

10th Infantry Brigade. 9th Field Signal Battalion 

3rd Artillery Brigade. (Attached Units). 

6th Infantry Regiment. 77th .Artillery Regiment. 

11th Infantry Regiment. 76th Artillery Regiment. 

60th Infantry Regiment. 13th Artillery Regiment. 
61st Infantry Regiment. 

3. (West face) Cote St. Germain captured liy troo])s 9th U. S. Infantry Brigade, 
Brigadier General .1. C. Castncr, Coimnanding, November 6, 1918. 

17. At cross road north of Brandeville at point 24.4-92.7. 

Inscriptions: 

1. The P. C. of the 10th Brigade, 5th U. S. Division, was in Brandeville at the time 
of armistice, November 11, 1918. 

2. Brandeville and surrounding heights captured by 11th Infantry, 10th Brigade, 
5th U. S. Division, November 8, 1918. 

18. At Mouzay. On Mouzay-Dun-sur-Meuse highway at point 17.6-98.8. 

Inscriptions: 

1. Mouzay captured by Companies L and M, 61st Infantry, 5th U. S. Division, 
November 9, 1918, Captain C. E. Martin, Commanding. 

2. 700 French women and children liberated by 5th U. S. Division, November 9, 1918. 

19. On road running south out of Jametz at point 329..5-94.5. 

Inscription: 

Jametz captured by 10th Brigade, 5th Division, November 9, 1918, Brigadier 
General Paul B. Malone, Connnanding. Marks furthest eastward advance of the 
.'\llied Armies in the Meuse-,\rgonne offensive. 

20. On road running northeast out of Jametz at point 329.5-95.7. 

Inscription: 

This point marks the outpost line 6th Infantry, Colonel H. J. Hunt, Commanding, 
10th Infantry Brigade, 5th U. S. Division, at time the armistice was declared, 
11 hours, November 11, 1918. 
On red diamond tablet appears: "Major General H. E. Ely, Commanding." 

21. At cross roads 328.2-96.7. 

Inscription: 

Remoiville and I.ouppy captured by 11th Infantry, Colonel R. H. Peck, Com- 
manding, 10th Brigade, 5th U. S. Division, November 9, 1918, marking the most 
advanced line of the American Army at the time of the armistice, 11 hours, 
November 11, 1918. 

22. On the l.ouppy-Juvigny road at point 26.4-97.6. 

Inscription: 

Farthest advance 60th Infantry, Colonel F. B. Hawkins, Commanding, at time of 
armistice, November 11, 1918, 5th II. S. Division. 

23. On hill 325.8-98.2. 

Inscription: 

Farthest advance 9th Infantry Brigade, 5th U. S. Division, November 11, 1918, 
Brigadier General J. C. Castner, Commanding. • 

24. At point 23.8-99.7. 

Inscription: 

Farthest advance 61st Infantry, 5th U. S. Division, November 11, 1918, Colonel 
P. B. Peyton, Commanding. 



The Fifth Division Crest 363 

FIFTH DIVISION CREST 

General Use: 

To adorn Banners, Plaques, Stationerj% Programs of all kinds 
(for entertainments, dances, athletic meets, etc.) ; Covers of Division 
Publications, such as the Division History, and any other appropri- 
ate use. 

Description: 

An American Eagle with widespread wings and fighting spirit 
displays upon his breast a vermilion diamond upon which is inscribed 
a gold figiu'e 5. The eagle stands against a black background held 
by a circular border. A ribbon passes through the lower part of the 
design bearing the words "The Fifth Division, U. S. A." Above the 
eagle's head is a ribbon bearing the words " WE WILL." 

The eagle is conventional in design, its head is turned to the left 
with an expression of determination. The wings are widely spread 
so that the tijjs are almost on a horizontal line with the top of the 
head. The legs are spread out. The left talons clutching a gold 
laurel branch and the right talons clutching seven gold arrows. The 
tail, shaped like an Egyptian fan, extends between the legs just a 
trifle lower than the talons. The distance from the top of the head 
to the end of the tail is two-thirds of the spread of the wings. The 
color is gold with touches of black and white. 

On the eagle's breast is the central motif, a vermilion diamond. 
The center of the diamond coincides with the center of the eagle's 
breast. The length of the diamond is three-fifths of the distance from 
head to tail; its width is two-thirds the length. On the diamond is 
centered a gold figiu'e 5 of Arabesque character. The diamond 
itself is bordered by a gold outline. 

The background, a jet black, is held by a circular border. The 
distance from the center of the diamond to the eagle's brow is the 
radius for the background. A heavy white line circles the black; 
then the border of black laiu'el leaves with gold berries on a vermilion 
field. The width of this border is one-fifth the width of the diamond. 
A white line somewhat wider than the one previously mentioned cir- 
cles the border and is itself outlined by a thin black line. 

The ribbon in the lower part of the design is twice the width of 
the border. The upper edge of the ribbon is separated from the point 
of the diamond by a thin black line. The central part of the ribbon 
forms a semicircle about the eagle's legs. The ends fold out to right 
and left, breaking through the border, folding in and out again on 
the horizontal axis, in the meanwhile converging to a point. Where 



36i Hisiory of the Fifth Division 

the ril)l)Oii forms the semicircle are tlie words "Fifth Division" in 
black Roman capitals. The first fold on the left bears the word 
"The." the fold on the right bears the letters "U. S. A." The ribbon 
is white witli touches of gold and red where the folds break through 
the l)order. 

Directly above the eagle's head and breaking through the border 
is a pike floating a ribbon that bears the words "We Will." This rib- 
bon, smaller than the lower ribbon, folds into full width over the head 
touching it witli the bottom edge. It then folds back to the left and 
sweeps around the eagle's head, finally ending in an oval curve on the 
border. 

The pike is vertical and is only visible aliove and below the design. 

The design for the Division Crest above described was submit- 
ted by Sergeant Willard B. Prince of the G-2 Section, General Staff, 
this Division. 



OFFICERS WHO HAVE SERVED OVERSEAS WITH 
THE FIFTH DIVISION 

Note: The periods during' wliich an officer was on duty with the 
Division are indicated as follows: 1, Anould Sector; 2. St. Die Sec- 
tor; 3, St. ]Mihiel Operation; 4, First Phase Meuse-Argonne Opera- 
tion; 5, Second Phase Meuse-Argonne Oj^eration; 6, Thiaucourt 
Sector, between September 17-18th and XoAember ll-18th; 7, Army 
of Occupation. 

Abbreviations used are as follows: Jd, joined the unit or Divi- 
sion; Att, attached; KIA, killed in action; MIA, missing in action; 
WIA, wounded in action; DW, died of wounds; GIA. gassed in 
action; Evac sk, evacuated sick; Xot evac, not evacuated; Ret, re- 
turned to duty; Trfd, transferred; Det, detached; Dr, dropped; DS 
Div. Hq. on detached service at Division Headfjuarters; DSjNI, 
awarded Distinguished Service iVIedal; DSC, awarded Distinguished 
Service Cross. 

The roster has been brought up to date of June 1st, 1919. 

DIVISION HEADQUARTERS 
Major Generals: 

Ely, Hanson E.— Jd. Oct. 17/18; i, 5, 7; Commanding Division; DSM. 

McMahon, John E.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, i; Division Commander; Trfd. Oct. 17/18. 

Brigadieb Genehai.: 

Hlckok, Howard R.— Att. June 8 18; 1; Chief of Staff; Det. July 19/18. 

Colonels : 

Adams, Lewis H. (Engrs.) — Division Engineer to Sept. 23/18. 

Corey, J. B. W. (F.A.)— Att. Dec. 30/18; Acting Division Inspector; Det. Dec. 31/18. 

Ingram, Ralph E. (G.S.)— .Id. in U. S.; Chief of Staff; Trfd. June 8 '18. 

McBride, Robert B. (I.G.)— Att. Oct. 2/18; Acting Division Inspector; Det. Oct. 11/18. 

Paules, Earle G. (Engrs.)— Division Engineer from Sept. 23 18; DSM. 

Pierson, Robert H. (M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. 7; Division Surgeon; Trfd. Dec. 

27/18; DSM. 
Trott, Clement A. (G.S.)— .Id. July 24/18; 2, 3. 4, 5, 7; Chief of Staff; DSM. 
Vaux, Carey ,1. (M.C.)— Jd. Jan. 2/19; 7; Division Surgeon. 

Lieutenant Colonels: 

Allen, Gilbert M. (Inf.)— Jd. Aug. 1 '18; 2, 3, 4, 5. 7; Division Machine Gun Officer. 
Barnes, John B. (G.S.)— Jd. June 8/18; 1, 2, 3; Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3; Trfd. Sept. 

20/18. 
Clendenin, William H. (G.S.)— .Td. in V. S.; Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2; Trfd. July 

19/18. 
Cole, Herbert C. (M.C.)— Jd. May 26 19; 7; Division Sanitary Inspector. 
Cosgrave, P. James (J.A.G.D.) — Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Division Judge Advocate. 
Cowles, W. H. (I.G.)— Jd. Jan. 29/19; 7; Division Inspector. 

Dabney, Ward (Q.M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Division Quartermaster; Trfd. Aug. 28/18. 
Ely, E. J. (G.S.)— Jd. Jan. 20/19; 7; A,s.sistant Chief of Staff, G-1. 
Fries, C. S. (A.G.D.)— Att. Aug. 30/18; Assistant G-3; Det. Sept. 12/18. 
Grimes, William JI. (Cav.) — .\tt. May fi/19; Division Inspector of Anim.il Transportation 



366 History of the Fifth Division 

DIVISION HEADqVAHTERS— Continued 

Lieutenant Colonels: — Continued 

Gutensohn, Alvin G. (S.C.)— Jd. Oct. 7/8; 4., 5; Division Signal Officer; Trfd. Nov. 20/18. 
Hodges, Courtney H. (Inf.) — Att. March 27/19; 7; DivLsion Inspector of Small Arms 

Practice. 
Kieffer, George D. (M.C.) — Jd. March 27/19; 7; Division Sanitary Inspector; Trfd. 

May 25/19. 
Kingman, Ralph W. (G.S.)— Jd. Sept. 19/18; i, 5, 7; Assistant Chief of Stafif, G-3. 
Leonard, Charles F. (S.C.)— Jd. ui U. S.; 1, 2, 3; Division Signal Officer; Trfd. Sept. 25/18. 
McNaniara, Wallace (I.G.)— Jd. Oct. 11/18; 4; Division In.spector; Trfd. Oct. 31/18. 
Meals, Charles A. (Q.M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, i, 5; Division Quartermaster; Trfd. 

Nov. 21/18. 
Parsons, Herbert (S.C.)— Jd. June 8/18; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; A.ssistant Chief of Staff, G-2; 

Trfd. Dec. 18/18. 
Pcalxxly, Jacob C. R. (I.G.)— Jd. Nov. 2/18; 5, 7; Division Inspector; Trfd. Dec. 29/18. 
IVck, iJobert G. (I.G.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; Division Inspector; Trfd. Sept. 25/18. 
Randolph, John (Inf.)— Jd. in U. S.; Assistant Chief of Staff, G-1 ; Trfd. Aug. 7/18. 
Reynolds, Steplien C. (Inf.)— Jd. Oct. 16/18; 4, 5, 7; Assistant Chief of Staff, G-1; Trfd. 

Jan. 21/19. 
Schrader, Lee B. (D.C.)— Jd. Dec. 19/18; 7; Division Dental Surgeon. 
Scott. Jolin (S.C.)— Jd. Feb. 27, 1919; 7; Division Signal Officer. 
Shallenberger, Martin C. (G.S.)— Jd. June 1/18; 1, 2, 3, 4; Assistant Chief of Staff, G-1; 

Trfd. Oct. 15/18. 
Smith, Kerwin T. (Inf.)— Jd. in U. S.; Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3; Trfd. June 9/19. 
Williams, Roger H. (A.G.D.)— Jd. Dec. 23/18; 7; Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2. 
Wood, David P. (Inf.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Division Adjutant. 



Majors: f ~' 

Allen, William D. (M.C.)— Att. Feb. 7/19; 7; Division Welfare Officer; Det. March 25/19. 

Booltmyer, Ralph H. (M.C.)— .\tt. Dec. 10/18; 7; Assistant to Division Surgeon; Det. 
May 23/19. 

Byers, Rufus A. (A.G.D.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Assistant to Division Adjutant. 

Cain, David E. (F. A.)— Att. Aug. 1/18; 2, 3; Assistant, G-3; Det. Oct. 1/18. 

Chambers, Frederick L. (C.W.S.)— Jd. April 19/19; 7; Division Gas Officer. 

Davies, Ray H. (M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Assistant to Division Surgeon; Trfd. 
Dec. 17/18. 

Davis, Ora P. (V.C.)— Jd. March 23/19; 7; Division Veterinarian. 

Dick, Cliester J. (Q.M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Division Finance Officer. 

Doolittle, Julius T. A. (F.A.)— Att. Dec. 31/18; 7; Assistant Inspector of Animal Trans- 
portation. 

Eastman, Clyde L. (Inf.)— Att. July 18/18; 2; As.sistant Signal Officer; Det. Sept. 15/18. 

Hall, Henry C. (S.C.)— Jd. Sept. 5/18; 3; Assistant Signal Officer; Trfd. Sept. 2fi/18. 

Hayes, Thomas G. (Ord.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; Division Ordnance Officer; Trfd. Sept. 
" 26/18. 

Johnston, Alexander R. (J. A.G.D.)— Jd. Oct. 14/18; 4, 5, 7; A.ssistant Judge Advocate; 
Trfd. March 31/19. 

Lukens, Philip J. (M.C.)— Att. April 10/19; 7; Division Recruiting Officer. 

I,und, Frank J. (Inf.)— Att. March 8/19; Division Welfare Officer. 

McCook, Philip J. (A.G.D.)— Jd, Sept. 20/18; Assistant, G-3; Trfd. Oct. 28/18. 

McDonald. Otis H. (D.C.)— .Td. Oct. 2/18; 4; Division Dental Surgeon; Trfd. Oct. 26/18. 

Namm, B. H. (C.W.S.)— Jd. Oct. 18/18; 5. 7; Division Gas Officer; Trfd. Dec. 8/18. 

Neil, T. F. (M.C.)— Att. Aug. 1/18; 2; Assistant to Division Surgeon; Det. Aug. 22/18. 

O'Mahoney. J. W. (Q.M.C.)— Jd. March 27/19; 7; Division Motor Tran.sport Officer. 

Parker. Homer C. (J. A.G.D.)— Jd. Feb. 11/19; 7; A.ssistant Judge Advocate. 

Rees. George W. (Q.M.C.)— Jd. Sept. 29/18; 4. 5, 7; Division Quartermaster. 

Small, Deane B. (S.C.)— Jd. Sept. 28/18; 4, 7; Division Signal Officer; Trfd. Feb. 6/19. 

Stewart, James (Ord.)— .Td. Nov. 7/18; 5. 7; Division Ordnance Officer. 

Wyncken, Henry O. (M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; Assistant to Division Surgeon; Trfd. 
Oct. 22/18. 



Officers Who Served with the Fifth Division 367 

DIVISION HEADQUARTERS— fo«((ft«frf 

Captains: 

Benton, C. C. (Ord.)— Jd. Aug. 1/18; 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Assistant Ordnance Officer; Trfd. 

Dec. 10/18. 
Bertram, Frederick D. (V.C.)— Att. Aug. 5/18; 2; Division Veterinarian; Dtt. Aug. 21/18. 
Bird, Owen R. (M.T.C.)— Jd. Oct. 8/18;'4., 5, T; Division -Motor Transjxjrt Officer. 
Bliss, J. C. (Inf.)— Att. Dec. 30/18; 7; Division Athletic Officer; Det. April 1(3/19. 
Boyle, Matthew E. (M.T.C.)— Jd. May 13/19; 7; .\ssistant Motor Transport Officer. 
Bowen, Frank h. (Inf.)— Att. May 8/19; 7; Assistant, G-1. 
Bremer, L. J. (Q.M.C.)-^d. Dec. 9/18; 7; Assistant to Quartermaster. 
Brimmer, Arthur L. (Q.M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; .\ssistant to Quartermaster; Trfd. Sei>t. 

15/18. 
Brown, Solomon K. (Inf.)— Jd. June 21/18; 1, 2, 3, i, 5, 7; Assistant, G-3; Trfd. Fel). <>/19. 
Burgess, Frederick V. (Inf.)— Jd. Jan. 21/19; 7; Assistant, G-3; Det. June 1/19. 
Burk, Aubrey H. (D.C.)— Att. May 13/19; 7; Assistant Dental Surgeon; Det. May 22/19. 
Butin, George E. (V.C.)— Jd. March 23/19; 7; Assistant X'eterinarian. 
Carter, Fred A. (F.A.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Assistant, G-2; Trfd. Aug. 2(i/18. 
Cole, Wallace (M.C.)— Att. in U. S.; 1; Assistant to Division Surgeon; Det. July 1/18. 
Cox, Ray H. (M.C.)— Att. June 1/18; 1,2; Assistant to Division Surgeon; Det. Aug. 22/18. 
Dennis, R. C. (C.W.S.)— Jd. Dec. 21/18; 7; Assistant Gas Officer; Trfd. Jan. 18/19. 
Devereux, Leslie W. (F.A.) — Jd. in IJ. S.; 1, 2, 3, i; Aide de Camp to Major General 

McMahon; Trfd. Oct. 17/18. 
De Wolf, Charles A. (D.C.)— Jd. Ai)ril 7 19; 7; Assistant to Dental Surgeon. 
Dickson, Raymond (F.A.)— Jd. Aug. 19/18; 3; Assistant Inspector; Trfd. Sept. 25/18. 
Elkins, John W. (Inf.)— Att. Feb. 22/19; 7; Assi-stant Inspector. 
Fisher, A. M. (C.W.S.)— Jd. June 1/18; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Division Gas Officer; Trfd. Dec. 

21/18. 
Fraser, Harry L. (Q.M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1. 2, 3, t, 5; Assistant to Quartermaster; KIA 

Nov. 10/18. 
Glasgow, Lawrence B. (Inf.) — Jd. Jan. 2/19; 7; Secretary to General Staff. 
Green, George A. (M.C.) — Jd. Aug. 14/18; 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Assistant to Sanitary Inspector. 
Greer, Frank U. (Inf.)— Att. April 21/19; 7; Division Athletic Officer. 
Haines, George (F.A.)— Att. July 2/18; 1, 2, 3, 4, .5, 7; A.ssistant, G-1; Det. Dec. 28/18. 
Hall, Drew B. (Q.M.C.)— Att. Sept. 28/18; 4; Assistant Quartermaster; Det. Oct. 25/18. 
Hamilton, Samuel (M.C.)— Att. Aug. 20/18; 3; Assistant to Division Surgeon; Det. Sept. 

18/18. 
Hanlen, John G. L. (Inf.)— Att. Feb. 24/19; 7; Division School Officer. 
Hayden, Claude J. (Inf.)— Att. March 13/19; 7; Agricultural School Officer; Det. May 

15/19. 
Healy, Joseph P. (Inf.)- Jd. Sept. 22/18; 4, 5, 7; Remount Officer; Trfd. May 29/19. 
Hunt, James P. (M.C.)— Jd. Sept. 28/18; 4, 5, 7; Assistant to Division Surgeon; Trfd. 

Dec. 17/18. 
Knapp, Willard A. (Engrs.)— Att. July 13/18; 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Secretary to General Staflf; 

Det. April 1.5/19. 
Knight, Thomas A. (A.G.D.)— Jd. June 8/18; 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary to General Staff; Trfd. 

Oct. 22/18. 
Lang, Nathaniel (M.C.)— Att. Feb. 12/19; 7; Attending Surgeon. 
Lill, Joe G. (Inf.)— Att. March 4/19; 7; A. E. F. Agricultural School Officer; Det. March 

24/19. 
Lind.sey, Henry C. (Q.M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. 7; Assistant to Quartermaster. 
Livermore, H. (C.W.S.)^d. Oct. 5/18; 4, 5, 7; Division Gas Officer; Trfd. Dec. 2/18. 
Luce, Daniel S. (V.C.)— Jd. Sept. 12/18; 3, 4, 5, 7; Division Veterinarian; Trfd. April 

8/19. 
McCracken, William G. (Inf.)— .\tt. Jan. 8/19; 7; Assistant Motor Transport Officer. 
Muchmore, C. E. (Inf.)— Att. Jan. 19/19; 7; Assistant, G-1. 
Nickerson, Harold L. (Inf.) — Jd. April 20/19; Division Personnel Adjutant. 
Norris, George R. (Inf.)— Jd. Aug. 6/18; 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Division Statistical Officer; Trfd 

Dec. 19/18. 
Payne, Howard B. (Inf.)— ,\tt. June 6/18; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Assistant, G-1; Trfd. Jan. 2/19. 
Pots, Frank G. (A.G.D.)— Jd. July 15/18; 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Assistant, G-2. 



368 Histori/ of Ihc Fifth Division 

DniSIOX HEADyUAKTEUS— t'oH^Hdc,/ 

Captains: — ' 'unliiiiifd 

Rowan, Hugh W. (C.W.S.)— Att. Aug. 22/18; Division Gas Officer; Dot. Aug. 31/18. 

liowlev, Benjamin H. (M.C.) — Jd. Nov. 0/18; 7; .Vssistant to Division Surgeon. 

Siuiliert, Hiciiard H. (r..\.)— Att. May 1/19; 7; Division Entertainuunf Officer; Det. May 

22/10. 
Smitli, Andrew J. (t'liajilain) — Id. May 8/10; 7; Division Cliajilain. 
Snyder, William.!. (Engrs.)— Att. Nov. 1/18; .5, 7; Assi.stant, (i-:5. 
Stickney, Wliitman G. (M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, .3; Assistant to Division Surgeon; Trfd 

Oct. 3/18. 
Thornliill, John B. (Inf.)— Att. .Vpril i/lO; 7; Assistant Judge .Vdvocate. 
Trasli, I.eo S. (M.C.)— Att. Feb. .5/10; 7; Division Urologist. 
Watson, Arthur P. (Inf.)^, 5, 7; Aide de Caniji to Major General Ely. 
Wilcox. E. A. (C.W.S.)— Jd. Jan. 1/10; Division Gas Officer; Trfd. April 17/11). 
Womacli, Horace O. (Q.M.C.)— Jd. in V. S.; 1, 2; Assistant (Quartermaster; Trfd. Sepl. 

10/18. 



First Lieutenants: 

Albriglit, Raymond W. (Inf.)— Att. Feb. 12/10; 7; Assistant to Quartermaster. 
Allen, Chester (Inf.)— Att. Aug. 27/18; 3, 4, 5; Assistant, G-2; Det. Nov. 28/18. 
Ash, Roy F. (Inf.)— Att. Aug. 20/18; 3, 4, 7; Aide de Camp to Major General MeMahon; 

in charge of Message Center; Det. April 28/19. 
Beilharz, Alfred J. (Q.M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4., 5, 7; Assistant to Quartermaster; 

Trfd. Dec. 7/18. 
Baldwin, Charles F. (Inf.)— Att. Dec. 20/18; 7; Zone Major; Det. May 22/10. 
Bronson. Richardson (C.W.S.)— Jd. Aug. 31/18; 3, 4, 5; Assistant Gas Officer; Trfd. 

Nov. 18/18. 
Bueliley, Delmar M. (D.C.)— .\tt. Aug. 31/18; .3, 4, .5, 7; Division Dental Surgeon; Det. 

Jan. 30/19. 
Burlihart, Merle R. (Inf.)— Att. June 17/18; 1, 2, .3, 4, .5; Assistant, G-1 ; Det. Nov. 6/18. 
Carr, Gregory J. (Chaplain)— Jd, in U. S.; 1, 2, .3, 4, 5, 7; Division Cliaplain; Trfd. Feb. 

26/10. 
Cawthon, J. L. (C.W.S,)— Jd. Jan. 2/19; 7; Assistant Gas Officer. 
Dierks, Walter R. (V.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Division Veterinarian; Trfd. 

April 1/19. 
Erne.st, Gifiord (Chaplain) — Id. July 1/18; 1, 2; Division Cli.i|)l,iin ; Trfd. Aug. .5/18. 
Finnegan. E. J. (Chaplain) — Td. Fel). 24/19; 7; Division Chaplain; Trfd. May 5/19. 
Fislier, Max A. (Inf.)— Att. Fel). 11/19; 7; Division Entertainment Officer. 
Flack. Cliarles E. (Cav.)— Att. March 22/19; 7; R. R. & C. Officer. 

Fox, William (S.C.)— Att. Se])t. 10/18; 4, .5, 7; Division Photograjilier ; Det. Jan. 27 19. 
Garett, H. L. (Inf.)— Att. March 15/19; 7; A.s.sistant to Atliletic Officer; Det. May 22/19. 
Garver, Milton (C.I.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Interpreter; Trfd. Dec. fi/18. 
Goldens, Edward F. (Inf.)— ,Td. March 21/10; 7; A. E. F. Rifle Instructor; Trfd. April 

28/10. 
Hand, Thomas E. (M.C.)— Alt. March 4/19; 7; .\ssistant to Division Surgeon; Det. March 

2/19. 
Harness. R. W. (F.A.)— Att. Aug. 26/18; 3; As.sistant Gas Officer; Det. Sept. 30/18. 
Harris, William I,. (Inf.)— Att. March 20/10; 7; Commanding Railhead Detachment. 
Harri.snn, John W. (M.C.)— .\tt. Oct. 26/18; 5; Assistant to Division Surgeon; Det. Nov. 

9/19. 
Havens, Herbert S. (Inf.)— Att. Aug. 27/18; 3, 4, 5, 7; Charge of Message Center; Det. 

April .30/19. 
Hawkin,s, Benjamin A. (Inf.) — Att. March 31/19; 7; Assistant to .\tldetic Officer; Det. 

May 22/19. 
Havnes', Melvin R. (Inf.)— Att. March 17/10; A.ssistant, G-1; Det. May 22/10. 
Hopi>er, Ira C. (F.A.)— Att. March 13/10; 7; Assi.stant to School Officer; Det. May 22/19. 
Hunter, R. C. (Engrs.)— Att. June 1/18; 1, 2; Assistant Gas Officer; Det. Aug. 21/18. 
Josey, E. P. (Q.M.C.)— Jd. May 6 19; 7; Assistant to Quartermaster. 
I.egi'.re, Harry W. (Marines)— .Id. July 1/18; 1, 2; Assistant Gas Officer; Trfd. Aug. 16/18. 



Officers Who Served icith the Fifth Division 369 

DIVISION HEADQUARTERS— C'on^/nHf'rf 

First Lieutenants : — Continued 

Lindgren, Harry A. (Q.M.C.)— Jd- Sept. 28/18; l, 5; Assistant to Quarterniaster; Trfd. 

Nov. 15/18. 
Lindsay, Hal (Inf.) — Alt. April 12 19; 7; Assistant to .Judge Advocate. 
McDonald, Clyde B. (Inf.)— Att. Dec. 17/18; 7; A. E. F. Rifle In.structor; Det. May 22/19. 
Maniey, W. E. (Inf.)— Att. Marcli 22/19; 7; Director Division Show. 
Manning, Blagden (F.A.)— Att. April 26/19; 7; Assistant R.R. & C. Officer; Det. May 

17/19. 
Marcus, C. P. (V.C.)— Att. Aug. 5/18; 3, 4; Assistant Veterinarian; Det. Oct. 30/18. 
Meyer, Julian A. S. (Inf.)— Att. July 26/18; 3, 4, 7; R.R. & C. Officer; Det. Dec. 19/18 
Moyer, C. S. (C.W.S.)— Jd. Aug. 31/18; 3, 4; A.ssi.stant Gas Officer; Trfd. Oct. 30/18. 
Pearce, Jesse S. (Cliaplain)— Jd. Oct. 9/18: 4, 5, 7; Division Cliajilain; Trfd. Feb. 22/l!y 
Peters, Homer C. (Inf.)— Att. Oct. 9/18; 4; Liaison Officer; Det. Oct. 30/18. 
Pierce, Joseph E. (Inf.) — Jd. Jan. 25/19; 7; Division Entertainment Officer; Died Ajjril 

23/19. 
Proper, Byron S. (San. C.)— Jd. Aug. 1/18; 2; Assistant to Division Surgeon; Trfd. Sept. 

2/18. " 
RajTiesford, R. P. (Engrs.)— Att. Aug. 1/18; 2, 3, 4; .Vssistant Gas Officer; Det. Oct. 

" 30/18. 
Renne, Frank .\. (V.C.) — Att. .\pril 18/19; 7; Assistant Veterinarian. 
KejTiolds, Robert P. (F.A.)— Att. Dec. 6/18; 7; Assistant, G-1; Det. Dec. 14/18. 
Roberts, Lawrence B. (Inf.)— Att. Oct. 1/18; 4, 5; Liaison Officer; Det. Nov. 30/18. 
Kudolph, Myron P. (M.C.)— Jd. Dec. 11/18; 7; Assistant to Division Surgeon; Trfd. Jan. 

11/19. 
Slingluff, F. J. (Ord.)— Att. Jan. 10/19; 7; Assistant Ordnance Officer; Det. Feb. 2/19. 
Stanley, Ja(k M. (A.G.D.) — Id. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 7; Assistant Statistical Officer; Trfd. 

April 30/19. 
Watts, George D. (Inf.)— Att. Jan. 9/19; 7; A.ssi.stant, G-1; Det. Jan. 28/19. 
Wliittckcn, W. H. (F.A..)— Att. April 5/19; 7; Assistant to School Officer; Det. May 22/19. 
Yolio, Charles E. (M.C.)— Att. Aug. 20/18; 7; A.ssistant Surgeon; Det. .\ug. 31/18. 

Second Lieutenants; 

Beckerman, Phillip (Inf.)— Att. Dec. 8 18; 7; Division Billeting Officer; Det. March 24/19. 
Brant, Charles W. (F.A.)— Att. May 2/19; 7; Division Entertainment Officer; Det. May 

22/19. 
Byron, Robert S. (Inf.)— Att. March 27/19; 7; Division Billeting Officer. 
Courtney. Jesse E. (Inf.) — Att. March 20/19; Assistant Personnel .\djutant. 
Dainsgaard, .\rthur C. (Inf.)— .\tt. April 28/19; 7; .\ssistant, G-1; Det. May 22/19. 
Daniels, Kenneth (Engrs.) — Id. Aug. 29/18; 3, 4; Camouflage Officer; Trfd." Oct. 30/18. 
Druhot, Harley H. (Inf.)— Att. May 5/19; 7; Assistant R.R. & C. Officer; Det. Mav 22/19. 
Estep, Willis S. (Inf.)— Att. March 14/19; 7; Duty with Railroad Detachment; Det. Mav 

22/19. 
Everett, Robert M. (Q.M.C.)— .Id. Oct. 17/18; 4, 5, 7; A.ssistant to Quartermaster; Trfd. 

April 2/19. 
Flothow, Paul G. (Inf.)— ,Td. March 20/19; 7; Assistant Personnel .Vdjutant; Trfd. April 

23/19. 
Clerlach, F. W. (Inf.)— Att. .\pril 13/19; 7; .\ssistant to Motor Transport Officer. 
Harry, Stacey P. (Inf.)— March 11/19; 7; Director of "Fifth Division Diamond." 
Horstmann, Leon L. (C.I.) — .Id, in U. S. ; 1, 2, 3, 7; Division Casual Detachment Com- 
mander. 
Hughes, D. E. (Q.M.C.)— Jd. Dec. 21/18; 7; Assistant to Quartermaster; Trfd. March 

18/19. 
Johnson, Samuel B. (Inf.)— Jd. July 11/18; 1, 2, .3, 4, 5, 7; Charge Division Post Office. 
Laird, E. R. (Engrs.)— Att. Aug. 1/18; 2, 3; .Assistant Gas Officer; Det. Oct. 5/18. 
Lockwood, K. E. (Q.M.C.)— Jd. Oct. 26/18; 5, 7; A.ssistant to Finance Officer. 
Lynch, Edward F. (Q.M.C.)-^d. Dec. 8/18; 7; As.sistant to Quartermaster; Trfd. May 

21/19. 
McBane, E. P. (V.C.)— Att. May 9/19; 7; Assistant to Athletic Officer; Det. May 22/19. 
Marshall, Emory M. (Ord.)— Jd". Dec. 23/18; 7; Assistant to Ordnance Officer. 



370 History of the Fifth Division 

DIVISION HEADQUARTERS— Con?in«e(i 

Second Lieutenants: — Continned 

Payson, A. H. (Q.M.C.)— Jd- May 6/19; 7; Assistant to Quartermaster. 

Piircell, T. H. (Q.M.C.)— Att. Julie 12/18; I, 2; Motor Transport Officer; Det. Svpi. 1/18. 

Satld, L. E. (C.W.S.)— Att. Nov. 13/18; 7; Assistant Gas Officer; Det. Dec. 8/18. 

Stevenson, Kenyon (F.A.) — Att. March 10/19; 7; Division Historical Officer. 

■White, John E. (Inf.)— Att. Oct. 9/18; 4, 5; Liaison Officer; Det. Nov. 30/18. 

Zininicrnian, Oliver H. (Inf.) — Jd. Oct. i/lS; i. 5, 7; Assistant Personnel Adjutant. 

FKENCH OFFICERS ATTACHED TO DIVISION HEADQUARTERS 

Major J. La Maroi.s— Att. June 1/18; Det. Nov. 25/18. 

Capt. Al)el Silvant— Att. June 1/18; Det. Nov. 21/18. 

Capt. Arniand Sonolet— Att. June 1/18; Det. Nov. 21/18. 

Lieut. Eugene L. Bault— Att. Aug. 15/18; Det. Oct. 11/18. 

Lieut. Maurice Boda.s— Att. Aug. 1/18; Det. Oct. 11/18. 

First Lieut. Raoul Miguet— Att. July 1/18; Det. Dee. 30/18. 

First Lieut. Fcrnand Reich— Att. Aug. 1/18; Det. March 31/19. 

Fir.st Lieut. L. Ta.ssart— Att. June 1/18; Det. Nov. 3/18. 

Second Lieut. Joseph Aulneau— Att. Dee. 30/18; Det. March 21/19. 

Second Lieut. y\lfred Jacquin— Att. June 1/18; Det. Oct, 11/18. 



HEADQUARTERS TROOP 

Captains: 

Jones, Robert O.— Jd. May 7/19; 7. 

Luers, Carl U.— Jd. July 17/18; 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. May 7/19. 

Newton, Lovejoy— .\tt. in U. S.; 1; Det. July 7/18. 

Polk, Harding— Jd. in U. S.; 1; Trfd. June l(i/18. 

Thomasson, Eugene M.— Jd. July 2/18; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 17/18. 

First Ijeuten.hnts: 

Allen, Chester— Att. Nov. 28/18; 7; Det. Jan. 18,19. 
Burley, John— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. May 17/19. 
Taylor, S. O.— Att. April 22/19; 7. 

Second Lieutenants: 

Erwin, John M.— Jd. Oct. 4/18; 4, 5, 7. 

Johnson, Samuel B.— Att. July 13/18; 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Det. May 1/19. 

Sturgis, Roger — Att. March 9/19; 7. 



NINTH INFANTRY BRIGADE HEADQUARTERS 

Brigadier Generals: 

Blanding, Alliert H.— Att, July 7/18 for instruction; Det. Aug. 29/18. 
Castner, Joseph C. — Jd. May 10/18; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Commanding Brigade. 

Coi.oNEi, : 

Settle, Douglas G. — Jd. in L'. S.; Temporarily commanding Brigade; Reld. May 10/18. 

Lieutenant Colonel: 

Beck, Robert McC, Jr.— Jd, May 31/18; 1; Brigade Adjutant; Trfd, July 6/18. 

Majors: 

Chalfant, Ray K.-^d. in U. S.; Ah. May 15/18 to Sept. 12/18; 4. 5, 7; Brigade Adjutant. 
McCook, Philip J.— Jd. in U. S.; Ab. June 10 18 to Oct. 29/18; 5; Brigade Adjutant; 

WIA Nov. 6/18. 
Rivet, James D.— Jd. July 7/18; 2, 3; Brigade Adjut.iiil ; Trfd. Sept. 19/18. 



Officers Who Served tcith the Fifth Division 371 

NINTH INFANTRY BRIGADE HEADQUARTERS— CVHimweti 

First Lieutenants: 

Bowman, Linus W. — Att. July 22/18; 2; Liaison Agent; Dei. Aug. 22/18. 

Carrier, Ena C.-^d. July 15/18; 2, 3, 4., 5, 7; Liafson Agent and Operations Officer; Trfd. 

May 7/19. 
Chamberlain, Walter R. — Att. July 15/18; 2; Liaison Agent; Det. Aug. 13/18. 
Cooper, Harry P. — Att. July 7/18; 2; Aide de Camp to Brigadier General Blanding; Det. 

Aug. 10/18. 
Cartner, A. A. (M.C.)— Jd. May 23/18; 1; Medical Specialist; Trfd. June 25/18. 
Hanson, Iver M. — Att. July 21/18; 2; Aide de Camp to Brigadier General Blanding; Det. 

Aug. 29/18. 
Howe, Ivan G. (V.C.)— Jd. July 11/18; 2, 3, 4., 5, 7; Brigade Veterinarian. 
Peacock, Roland H.-^d. June 30/18; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Aide de Camp to Brigadier General 

Castner. 
Pililgard, Eric F.— Jd. in U. S.; 1; Liaison Officer; Trfd. June 27/18. 
Roberts, Lawrence B.— Jd. Sept. 1/18; 3, 4, 5, 7; Liaison Agent; Trfd. May 12/19. 
Sinclair, Jolin B. — Att. July 7/18; 2; Aide de Camp to Brigadier General Blanding; Det. 

Aug. 29/18. 
Smith, Frank M.— Jd. June 10/18; 1, 2, 3, i; Aide de Camp to Brigadier General Castner; 

WIA Oct. 14/18. 
Sullivan, Arthur W. — Jd. July 4/18; 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Liaison Officer and Detachment Com- 
mander; WIA Nov. 6/18; Not evae. 

Second Lieutenants: 

Baldwin, C. F.— Jd. June 13/18; 1; Aide de Camp to Brigadier General Castner; Trfd. 

June 27/18. 
HoUister, George M. — Att. July 15/18; 2; Liaison .Agent; Det. Aug. 22/18. 
Ives, Irving M. — Att. July 15/18; 2; Liaison Agent; Det. Aug. 13/18. 
Kranziger, Martin W. (V.C.) — .Id. Jan. 19/19; Veterinarian. 

Lemons, Wendell U. (V.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1; Brigade Veterinarian; Trfd. July 7/18. 
Scott, Harold W. (F..!.)— Att. Dec. 30/18; 7; Munitions Inspector; Det. May 13/19. 
Slyh, Donald M.— Att. July 10/18; 2; Liaison Agent; Det. Aug. 22/18. 

FRENCH OFFICERS ATTACHED TO NINTH BRIGADE HEADQUARTERS 

Capt. Jean Lalubi«^-Att. in U. S.; Det. May 17/18. 

First Lieut. Leopold Berne — Att. May 17/18; Det. May 19/18. 

First Lieut. Fernand A. Reich — Att. in U. S.; March 21/19. 



SIXTIETH INFANTRY 

Colonels: 

Hawkins, Frank B.-^d. Aug. 23/18; 3, 4, 5, 7; WIA Oct. 12/18; Not evac. 
Settle, Douglas G.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. July 29/18. 

Lieutenant Colonels: 

Boiler, Vernon W.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 28/18. 
ConnoUy, Patrick A.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. July 29/18. 
Johnson, Bertram P.— Jd. June 3/18; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 17/18. 
Leonard, John W.— Jd. Nov. 21/18; 7; DSC. 
Peyton, Phillip B.— Jd. Aug. 31/18; 3, 4; Trfd. Oct. 19/18; DSM. 

Majobs: 

AUworth, Edward C— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4. 5, 7; Medal of Honor. 

Baldwin, Geoffrey P.— Jd. Aug. 25/18; 3, 4; Trfd. Oct. 19/18. 

Barker, Frederick A.— Jd. Oct. 26/18; 5; Trfd. Nov. 17/18. 

Baxter, Stephen H. (M.C.)— Jd. July 8/18; 2, 3, 4, 5. 7; Trfd. March 7/19. 

Druillard, James P.— Jd. Nov. 16/18; 7; Trfd. May 8/19. 

Davis, Lee D.-^d. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; Trfd. Nov. 1/18. 

Haywood, John E.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 7; WIA Oct. 15/18; Ret. Nov. 18/18. 



372 Histor/j of the FifiJi Division 

SIXTIETH INFANTRY— ( ■,inlinuid 

Ma.ioks; — Continued 

Howitt, George R.— Jd. May 21/18; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. Jan. 19/19. 
Loreh, Roliert 15.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 1.5/18. 
Moreliouse, William E., Jr.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. .'\ug. 28/18. 
Norris. Benjuniiii (M.C.)— Jd. June 22/18; 1, 2, 3, +, 7. 
Palen, Mathcw A.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; Trfd. Oct. 3/18. 
Watson, James A.— Jd. April 3/19; 7. 
Whitener, William C.-Jd. Dec. 3/18; 7. 
Williams, II. L. (M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1; Trfd. June 22/18. 

Captains: 

Alway, Curtis D.— Jd. in U. S.; 1,2, 3, 7; WI A ,Iuly 20/18; Not evae. WIA Sept. lG/18; 

Ret. Jan. 11/19. 
Amis, Lewis W., Jr.— Jd. April 5/19; 7. 
Bate, Henry C— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 4, 5, 7. 
Bertram, Edward H.— Jd. in U. S.; 1; Trfd. June 26/18. 
Brady, Dalton E.— xTd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7; DSC. 
Bond, Tliomas G.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; Trfd. Sept. 23/18. 
Burlv, Aubrey H. (D.C.)— ,ld. Pel). 28 19; 7. 
Clarli, Harold E. (M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, l, 5, 7. 
DeWolf, Charles A. (D.C.)— Jd. Fel). 13/19; 7; Trfd. March 5/19. 
Dose, Fredericli C— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, l, 5; Trfd. Nov. 17/18. 
Eads, Lee S.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; DW reed. Sept. l(i/18; DSC. 
Paris, William E. (M.C.)— Jd. Feb. 27/19; 7; Trfd. March U/19. 
Garri.son, Albert C— Jd. Feb. IVlfl; T; Trfd. Mardi 21/19. 
Grissom, Calton E. (M.C.)— Jd. Oct. 20/17; 5, 7. 
HaUigan, Paul R.— Jd. Nov. 28/18; 7; Trfd. Jan. 28/19. 
Havden. Chauncey H., Jr.— Jd. Nov. 7/18; 7. 
Hess, Franii H.— Jd. Nov. 9/18; 6, 7; Trfd. Feb. 3/19. 
Horridge, Percy (D.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, +, 5, 7. 
Howe. Dan B.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 4; WIA Oct. 14/18. 
Hyde, Frederick W.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 22/18. 
Jones. Charles W.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; WIA Sept. 12/18. 
John.son, Lester D.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. July 22/18. 
Kidd, Alexander R. (M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1; Trfd. July 8/18. 
King, Andre R.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 
Kleifgen, William— Jd. Fel>. 21/19; 7; Trfd. April 18 19. 
Lydon, John J.— Jd. Feb. 22/19; 7; Trfd. March 20/19. 
McClure, James N.-Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; GIA Oct. 12/18. 
McDonald, Lewis C— Jd. Feb. 10/19; 7; Trfd. March 2/19. 

McKav, Rol)ert W.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 7; WL\ Sept. 1(>/18; Ret. Dec. 2/18. 
Mayers, Hayden P.— .Id. in V. S.; 1, 2; KIA July 30/18. 
Mercer, Ray (M.C.)— .Id. Oct. 26/18; 5; Trfd. Nov. 12/18. 

Michaux, Edward R.— .Id. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4. 7; WIA Oct. 12/18; Ret. Nov. 18/18. 
Mowers, Joshua P.— .Id. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 
Newland, David L,— ,Td. Nov. 7/18; 7; Trfd. Feb. 3/19. 
NichoUs, William M.— ,Id. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. Jan. 20 19. 
Phillip,s, Duff G.— Jd. in V. S.; 1, 2, 3. 4, 5, 7. 
Post. Edwin P.- Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 
Pritchard, Horace B. (M.C.)— Jd. May 13/19; 7. 
Rasch, Edward J.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. Feb. 20 19. 
Roe. Fred N.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. April 18/19. 
Schmitt, Frederick S.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2. 3. 4, 5, 7; Trfd. March 30 19. 
Schuck, Henley— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 12/18. 
Simonson. Sigurd J.— .Td. in U. S.; 1. 2; Trfd. Aug. 28/18. 
Simpson. Richard T. (D.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 7. 
Tune, Horace R.— Jd. Oct. 19/18; 5, 7; DSC. 
Ventress, George E.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 28/18. 
Warficld, John B.— .Id. in U. S.; 1, 2. 3. 5; KIA Nov. 4/18. 



Officers Who Served ■with the Fifth Division 373 

SIXTI ETII ISFASTliY—Cinllnued 

Captains: — Continued 

Wells, James H. (M.C.)— Jd. June IVl**; 1; Trfil. June 2V18. 
Wells, Ward S. (M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. Feb. 4/19- 
Weatherfoid, Mark V.—Jd. Feb. 14/19; 7; Trfd. Feb. 21/19. 
Westbrook, William P.— Jd. Oct. 2ti/18; 5; Trfd. Nov. 15/18. 
Wilson, Harry— Jd. Nov. 1/18; 5, 7; Trfd. April 18/19. 
Wilson, York L.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; GIA Oct. 31/18. 
Woodliil, Samuel — Jd. in U. S. ; 1, 3, 4, 7; Medal of Honor. 

First LrenTEX-iNTs: 

Abraham, Paul J. — Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 4, 5, 7. 

Ash, Roy F.— Jd. Feb. 12/19; 7. 

Anderson, Frank P. (Chaplain)— Jd. Nov. 26/18; 7. 

Anderson, Sigurt— Jd. Oct. 26/18; 5, 7; Trfd. April 29/19. 

Bass, Jack M.— Jd. Nov. 7/18; 7; Trfd. Jan. 28/19. 

Beali, Egbert, Jr.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 7. 

Hell, Harry L.— Jd. Feb. 5/19; 7; Tfrd. May 9/19. 

Bost, James 11. (M.C.)— Jd. Jan. 17/19; 7. 

Boyd, Adrian H.-^Id. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. April 29, 19. 

Bromberger, Edgar— Jd. July 20/18; 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Burns, William A.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Burwasli, Clarence P.— Jd. Feb. 15/19; 7. 

Bush, Walter L.— Jd. Sept. 4/18; 3, 4; WI.V Oct. 14/18. 

Cannon, Louis B. — Jd. in U. S. ; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 7/18. 

Carrier, Ena C— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Trfd. Nov. 3/18. 

Chamberlain, Walter— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 19/18. 

Cook, Charles R.— Jd. Nov. 18/18; 7. 

Cox, Burns C— Jd. Nov. 7/18; 6, 7. 

Cox, Thomas M.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; Evac. sk. Oct. 12/18. 

Crane, Leroy F. (D.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. .\ug. 31/18. 

Crone, John B.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; DSC. 

Daggett, Wallace H.— Jd. in U. S.; 1; Evac. sk. June 20/18. 

Davis, Edward R.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Sept. 2/18. 

Dawson, Ralph E. (M.C.)— Jd. June 13/18; 1; Trfd. June 24/18. 

Dierking, Irwin S.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. Jan. 28/19. 

Ducket, John H.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 18/18. 

Ehrle, Frederick C. (D.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; Trfd. May 24/18. 

Enochs, Rex P.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; DSC. 

Eypper, Charles H.— Jd. in U. S.; I, 2, 3; WIA Sei)t. 16/18. 

Finn, John J. (Chaplain)— Jd. Aug. 9/18; 2; Trfd. .Vug. 29/18. 

Fisher, Ray G.— Jd. Nov. 16/18; 7. 

Fisher, Roland M.— Jd. Oct. 16/18; 4, 5, 7. 

Fletcher, George B. (M.C.)— Jd. June 21/18; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 ; Trfd. Feb. 15/19. 

Forney, Moss H.— Jd. Feb. 8/19; 7. 

Fowler, Talbot B.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 7/18. 

Gardner, Glenn M.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 5; GI.\ Sept. 16/18; Ret. Oct. 18/18; Trfd. 

Nov. 17/18. 
Gowler, Samuel L.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; DW reed. Oct. 12/18. 
Groves, .\rtliur— Jd. In U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; GIA Oct. 12/18. 
Hagan, Willis C— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 5, 7. 
Hamilton, Raymond C— Jd. in I'. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 
Hamlin, Talbott B.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 
Harris, William L.— Jd. Nov. 18/18; 7. 

Harwood, .Morton E.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; WIA Oct. 14/18. 
Havens, Herbert S.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; DS. Div. Hq. Aug. 27/18. 
Hawkins, Scull R.— Jd. Nov. 18/18; 7. 
Hcdden, Willis A.— Jd. Nov. 16/18; 7. 
Henderson, Frank W. — Jd. Nov. 18/18; 7. 
Hoyt, Earl E.^d. Nov. 7/18; 6, 7; Trfd. Jan. 28/19. 



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SIXTIETH I'SFXtiTliY— Continued 

First Lieutenants: — Continued 

Hughes, John G.— Jd. Feb. 14/19; 7; Trfd. April 10/19. 

Isenman, Frederick V.-^Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Jones, Richard A.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, T; GIA Oct. 14/18; Ret. Nov. l(i/18. 

Kadlec, Thomas C— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 5; KIA Oct. 28/18. 

Kane, William V. (M.C.)— Jd. Feb. 15/19; 7; Trfd. April 2/19. 

Kernan, Francis W.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 5/18. 

Klein, John W., Jr.-^d. Oct. 2G/18; 5; KIA Nov. 6/18. 

Long, Lawrence U.-^d. Nov. 18/18; 7; Trfd. Feb. 1/19. 

McAllister, Martin D.— Jd. in U. S;. 1, 2; Trfd. July 22/18. 

McCallen, Kay R.— Jd. Oct. 4/18; 4; WIA Oct. 14/18. 

Mclntyre, Charles J.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 18/18. 

Mackey, George W.— Jd. Feb. 5/19; 7. 

Martell, Judson G.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; KIA Oct. 14/18; DSC. 

Meehan, Ward G. (Chaplain)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; Trfd. Oct. 15/18. 

Merrick, Frank W.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 4; Evac. sk. Oct. 28/18. 

Mewhirter, David C.^Jd. Feb. 5/19; 7. 

Meyer, Julian A. S.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; DS Div. Ilq. July 26/18. 

Miller, Richard A.— Jd. Nov. 26/18; 7. 

Montgomery, Carl— Jd. Oct. 4/18; 4, 5, 7. 

Morris, Langdon E.— Jd. May 23/18; 1; Trfd. June 19/18. 

Morrison, Otlio K.— Jd. July 2.3/18; 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; DSC. 

Mottern, Layton R.— Jd. Dec. 17/18; 7. 

Munn, Charles E.— Jd. Feb. 8/19; Evac. sk. Feb. 9/19. 

Nattier, Albert A.— Jd. July 13/18; 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. Jan. 28/19. 

Nowels, William J.— Jd. Nov. 16/18; 7. 

Parker, John J.— Jd. Dec. 31/18; 7; Trfd. April 7/;9. 

Pearsall, Charles R.— Jd. in U. S.; Trfd. May 2/18. 

Polack, Rodney W.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; KIA Oct. 14/18. 

Powell, Walter F.— Jd. Feb. 14/19; 7; Trfd. April 29/19. 

Priest, Harold R.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd, Aug. 7/18. 

Radford, Paul C— Jd. Feb. 8/19; 7. 

Reddy. William J. (M.C.)— Jd. June 13/18; 1; Trfd, July 9/18. 

Reed, Washington— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; WIA Sept. 25/18; DSC. 

Reeve, Arthur J.— Jd. July 26/18; 2. 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Kidgley, Montgomery R.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Sept. 2/18, 

Schneringcr, Herman — Jd. Nov. 16/18; 7. 

Schorn, Louis M. (Chaplain) — Jd. Nov. 14/18; 7. 

Schwartz, Seymour G. (M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; Trfd. Sept, 30/18. 

Scott, David E. (Chaplain)— ,ld. Aug. 14/18; 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. May 5/19. 

Sliannon, Gerald A.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. July 25/18. 

Shellenbergcr, Charles D.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. Jan. 28/19. 

Slick, Glen F.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Slyh, Donald M.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; WIA Oct. 12/18. 

Steiliel, L. R. (M.C.)— .Td. Oct. 31/18; 5; Trfd. Nov. 14/18. 

Stephens, Frank O.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; GIA Oct. 31/18; Ret. Dec. 19/18. 

Stephenson, Hugh H.— Jd. Nov. 1/18; 5, 7. 

Straut, Eustace P.— Jd, Jan, 20/19; 7; Trfd. May 15/19. 

Thie.s, Edward M. (M.C.)— Jd. March 1/19; 7. 

Thornburg, Robert S.— Jd. Aug. 28/18; 3; GIA Sept. 25/18. 

Thune, Lewis M.— Jd. Aug. 27/18; 3, 4; KIA Oct. 11/18, 

Underbill, Oliver C— Jd. Feb. 5/19; 7. 

Utterback, Robert E.— .Td. Feb. 5/19; 7; Trfd. April 24/19. 

Volk, Maxwell L. (M.C.)— Jd. March 1/19; 7. 

Vosseler, Edward A.-^Td. in U. S.; 1, 2, 4, 5, 7. 

Weber, Anton— Jd. Nov. 15/18; 7. 

Webster, Henry I-.— Jd. Feb. 5/19; 7. 

Welton, Richard F., Jr.— Jd. in IT. S.; I, 2, 3, 4, 7. 

We.ston. Walter A.— Jd. May 20/18; 1; Trfd. July 8/18. 



Officers WJio Served 'with the Fifth Division 375 

SIXTIETH INFANTRY— C'on(in»e(Z 

First Lieutenaxts: — Continued 

Whisenant, John R. (M.C.)— Jd- in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; Evac. sk. Oct. 24/18. 

AVhite, Clarence L. (M.C.)— Jd. Oct. 1/18; 4; Died Oct. 20/18. 

Wilfong, C. T. (M.C.)— Jd. Oct. 2U/18; 4, 5, 7; Trfd. Dec. 27/18. 

Woehr, Charles D.— Jd. Nov. 7/18; 5, 7. 

Wolf, Peter T.— Jd. July 23/18; 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Young, Harold— Jd. Nov. 1/18; 5, 7; Trfd. Jan. 28/19. 

Zimmerman, Harrison J. — Jd. Nov. 18/18; 7. 

Second Lieutenants: 

Adamson, Glenn S.— Jd. Oct. 4/18; 4; GIA Oct. 14/18. 

Akers, James W.— Jd. Oct. 4/18; 4; KI.V Oct. 14/18. 

Alexander, Joseph E. — Jd. Nov. 15/19; 7; Trfd. Jan. 28 19. 

Allen, WiUiam A.— .Id. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; Evac. sk. Sept. 23/18. 

Apper, Morris J.— Jd. July 23/18; 2; Trfd. Aug. 18/18. 

Baker, Evan A.— Jd. Nov. 15/18; 7; Trfd. March 23 19. 

Banks, John F.^Jd. Oct. 4/18; 4, 5, 7. 

Barnett, Lowell— Jd. Nov. 14/18; 7. 

Baruth, Barnard K.— ,Jd. Nov. 1.5/18; 7; Trfd. Nov. 28/18. 

Bashore, Wilbur F.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; WIA Oct. 14/18. 

Birch, George H.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 7; GIA Oct. 18/18; Not evac; Trfd. Feb. 1/19. 

Blessing, Robert W.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; WIA Oct. 14/18. 

Bose, WilUam C— Jd. Nov. 9/18; 5, 7; Trfd. Nov. 28/18. 

Brandt, John T.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; KIA Oct. 14/18. 

Butterfield, George D.— Jd. Oct. 4/18; 4; WI.\ Oct. 12/18. 

Cappoch, Edgar L.— Jd. Nov. 15/18; 7; Trfd. Feb. 1, 19. 

Christensen, Neils— Jd. Nov. 15/18; 7. 

Clarkson, Herbert— Jd. Oct. 4/18; 4; KIA Oct. 14/18. 

Clementz, Walter L.— Jd. Oct. 4/18; 4; KIA Oct. 14/18. 

Coffey, Richard H.— .Id. Oct. 4/18; 4, 5, 7. 

Cole, Okey K.— Jd. Oct. 4/18; 4; WL\ Oct. 14/18. 

Conway, J. E.— Jd. Oct. 26/18; 5; Evac. sk. Nov. (i/18. 

Courtney, Jesse L.— Jd. Nov. 15/18; 7; DS Div. Hq. .March 20/19. 

Cox, Edward O.— Jd. Nov. 15/18; 7. 

Craumer, Albert C— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 4, 5; Trfd. Nov. 14/18. 

Crocheron, Hal H.— Jd. Oct. 4/18; 4, 5; GL\ Nov. 3/18. 

Damsgaard, Arthur C. — Jd. Nov. 1.5/18; 7. 

Davis, Clarence O.— Jd. Nov. 7/18; 6, 7. 

Drunimond, William C— Jd. Oct, 4/18; 4, 7; GIA Oct. 12/18; Ret. Jan. 19/19. 

Eigenauer, John E.— Jd. Nov. 2/18; 5, 7; Evac. sk. Dec. 14/18. 

Epper.son, Garrick— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; WL\ Oct. 14/18. 

Estep, Willie S.-^d. Oct. 4/18; 4, 5, 7. 

Faison, Preston— Jd. May 20/18; 1. 2, 3, 7; WIA Sept. 1(>/18; Ret. Dec. 21/18. 

Fischer, William B.— Jd." Nov. 15/18; 7; Trfd. April 25/19. 

Fritsche, William— Jd. Oct. 4/18; 4; WIA Oct. 14/18. 

Gerlach, Frank W.— Jd. Nov. 15/18; 7; DS Div. Hq. April 13/19. 

Gilleland, .\rthur— Jd. Oct. 4/18; 4, 5, 7. 

Good. Newton E.-Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; WI.V Nov. G/18. 

Hagan, Frank E.— Jd. Oct. 4/18; 4, 5, 7; GIA Oct. 29/18; Ret. April 17/19. 

Hill, William L.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 7. 

Hochstein, David— Jd. Oct. 9/18; 4; KIA Oct. 12/18. 

Holran, Francis R. D.— Jd. in V. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 18/18. 

Hope, Eugene F.— Jd. Nov. .5/18; 5, 7; Trfd. .\pril 24/19. 

Hubbard, Clifford W.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; WL\ Oct. 14/18; Ret. April 12/19. 

Jackson, Harold L.— ,Id. Oct. 4/18; 4, 5, 7; Trfd. May 8/19. 

Jones, William H.— ,Td. Nov. 16/18; 7. 

Kelly, Forrest H.-Jd. Oct. 4/18; 4, 5, 7. 

KIopp, George A.-^d. Nov. 15/18; 7. 

KornafeU, Charles F.— Jd. Oct. 6/18; 4; GIA Oct. 1.3/18. 



376 History of tlic Fiftli Division 

SIXTIETH INKANTHY^CyH/iHKcri 

Second Lieite^axts: — Cuntiniied 

Lanyon, William J.—Jd. Nov. 15/18; 7. 

Leader, Edward li.— Jd. Nov. 15/18; Evao. sli. Nov. 21/18. 

I,elmian, William F.— Jd. Jan. 20/l<); 7; Trfd. April 29/19. 

Lively, Carlos J.—Jd. July 2()/18; 2, 3, i; WIA and GLA Sept. 25/18; Uet. Oet. 5/18; 

WL\ Oet. 15/18. 
McComij, Karl S.— Jd. May 23/18; 1, 2; KIA Aug. 12/18. 
Mclntyre, Turney S.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 18/18. 
MeLean, Claud E.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 22/18. 
Malone, John P.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; ConuuLssioned Nov. 3/18. 
Mellan, George Z.— Jd. May 23/18; 1, 2, 3; WIA Sept. Iti/18. 
Merliin, Fred.— Jd. July 28/18; 2; Trfd. x\ug. 18/18. 
Miller, Harry H.— Jd."Nov. lG/18; 7; Trfd. May 11/19. 
Minnis, Aristide— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 18/18. 
Moeller, Edward H.— Jd. Nov. 15/18; 7. 
Muenig, Joseph H.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 18/18. 
Montgomery, Rodney E.— Jd. Nov. 15/18; 7; Trfd. May 8/19. 
Moon, Charles D.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 18/18. 
Moon, Glenn W.— Jd. Nov. 15/18; 7. 

Morgan, Kiley E.^ld. May 21/18; 1, 2; Trfd. .\ug. 18/18. 
Mount, William R.— Jd. Oet. 4/18; 4, 5, 7. 
Murphy, Leo B.— Jd. May 20/18; Trfd. July 19/18. 
Nieliolson. Somerville— Jd. May 20/18; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 7/18. 
Norton, Perry L.— Jd. Oct. 4/18; 4, 7; GIA Oet. 13/18; Ret. Nov. 13/18. 
Parklmrst, Henry W.— Jd. July 28/18; 2, 3, 7; Trfd. April 29/19. 
Peeples, Harry— J d. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 22/18. 
Pennington, Lee R., Jr.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 
Pfost, Alfred E.— Jd. Nov. 16/18; 7. 
Phillips, Robert B.— Jd. Oct. 5/18; 4; WIA Oet. 14/18. 
Pillion, Lester H.— Jd. Nov. 15/18; 7; Evac. sk. Dee. 5/18. 
Pratt, James— Jd. Oct. 4/18; 4; WL\ Oct. 14/18. 

Rahn, Earl E.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 4; WL\ Oet. 14/18; DW Oct. 18/18. 
Ranch, Harry A.— Jd. Oct. 2(i/18; 5, 7. 

Kicliardson, James N.— Jd. July 2fi'18; 2, 4; DW reed. Oct. 14/18. 
Rohinson, Newton, Jr.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 13/18. 
Seliilf, Herman E.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; WIA Sept. 25/18. 
Sclilcgel, F. E.— Jd. June 15/18; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 18/18. 
Sevvell, James H.— Jd. Oct. 4/18; 4, 7; GLV Oct. 12/18; Ret. Nov. 17/18. 
Slumd, Robert G.— Jd. May 15/18; 1, 2, 3, 4; GIA Oct. 12, 18; Died pneumonia. 
Shapiro, Nathan— Jd. July 12/18; 2; Trfd. July 29/18. 

Slierman, Earl D.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 7; WIA Sept. l(j IS; Ret. Nov. 14/18. 
Smart, Edward C— Jd. Oct. 4/18; 4; GLA Oct. 14/18. 
- Smith, Frank W.— Jd. Oct. 4/18; Evac. sk. Oet. 8/18. 
Soutli, Leon C— Jd. Nov. 15/18; 7. 

Stair, Harry H.— Jd. Nov. 15/18; 7; Trfd. Jan. 28/19. 
Sullivan, Arthur W,— Jd. in U. S.; 1; Trfd. June 27 18. 
Swiggum, Thomas D. — Jd. Nov. 9/18; 5, 7. 
Taylor, Frank J.—Jd. Nov. 15 18; 7. 
Taylor, Slieridan— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 7/18. 
Thrailkill, David W.— Jd. Nov. 13/18; 7. 
Tolk, Jacob B.— Jd. Jan. 9/19; 7. 

Traccy. Harold H.— Jd. June 22/18; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 28/18. 
Volleiitine, Slater H. — Td. Oct. 4 18; 4; KIA Oct. 14/18. 
Walker, Willie A — Jd. Nov. 7/18; 5, 7. 
Weine, Richard— Jd. Oet. 4/18; 4; WIA Oct. 12/18. 
West, William B.— Jd. Oct. 4/18; 4, 5; GLV Nov. 5/18. 
White, Frank O. D.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; WL\ Oct. 14/18; Ret. Oet. 30/18; Trfd. 

Jan. 28/19. 
Williams. Donald H.— Jd. in IF. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. April 29/19. 



Officers Who Served with the Fifth Division 377 

SIXTIETH INFANTRY— C'oHiiKucf/ 

Second Likctkxanu's: — Continued 

Williams, Garner B. — Id. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 14/18. 
Williams, Raymond J. — Jd. Jan. 4/19; 7. 
Yaeger, Norbert F.— Jd. Oct. 4/18; 4; GIA Oct. 13/18. 
Yeager, Rubert E.— Jd. July 2B/18; 2; Trfd. Aug. 18/18. 
Y'oung, Edward J.^Jd. Nov. 5/18; 5, 7; Trfd. Jan. 28/19. 

FRENCH OFFICERS ATTACHED 

Capt. Jean l.alubie— .\tt. May 19/19; Det. Sept. 26/18. 

Second Lieutenant Jacques Barailler— .\tt. .May 19/18; Det. Sejit. 8/18. 

Second Lieutenant Pierre ^'almont— Att. May 19/18; Det. Sept. 3/18. 



SIXTY-FIRST INFANTRY 

Colonels: 

McClure, I.owe A.— .Id. Aug. 1/18; 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; DSC. 

Peyton, Philip B.— Jd. Oct. 19/18; 4, 5. 7; Commanding regiment; DSM. 

Wise, Hugh D.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; Trfd. Oct. 19/18. 

Lieutenant Colonels: 

Blythe, James— Jd. March 25/19; 7. 

Page, John H.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 7; Trfd. Jan. 27/19. 

Majors: 

Bankhead, Charles C.-Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; Trfd. Oct. 1/18. 

Blanks, Henry P.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 7. 

Burleigh, John J.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. July 20/18. 

Cook, Giles B. (M.C.)— Jd. May 2/19; 7. 

Davis, Paul Y.— Jd. Nov. 18/18; 7; Trfd. Feb. 12/19. 

Hartigan, Walter F.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. July 22/18. 

Henley, Donald C— Jd. Aug. 9/18; 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. Jan. 3/19. 

Longwell, Benjamin J. (M.C,)— Jd. Oct. 6/18; 4, 5, 7; Trfd. April 18/19. 

Martin, Chester E.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7. 

Munson, Calois L. (M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; Trfd. Sept. 14/18. 

Pruitt, Marion C. (M.C.)— Jd. March 1/19; 7; Trfd. April 2/19. 

Rivet, James D.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 4; KIA Oct. 15/18. 

Stark, Alexander N.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; DSC. 

Captains: 

Brooks, Joseph L.— .Td. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Brown, Lloyd D.^d. in U. S.; 1, 7. 

Brown, Solomon K. — Jd. in U. S.; I; DS Div. H<|. June 24 18. 

Carden, John J. (M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, .3, 4, 5, 7; WI.V Oct. 12 18; Ret. Nov. 6/18. 

Clark, Ora E.— Jd. in LI. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Sept. 3 18. 

Cole, James E— Jd. in V. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Demuth, William F. (M.C.)^d. Aug. 1/18; 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. April 28/19. 

Ehlert, John H.— Jd. in V. S.; 1, 2. 3, 4; WIA Oct. 12/18. 

Fisher, Russell S.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 4, 5, 7; DSC. 

Glasgow, Lawrence B.— Jd. May 28/18; 1, 2, 3, 4, 7; WI.\ Oct. 12/18; Ret. Nov. 27/18; 

DS Div. Hq. Jan. 2/19. 
Golding, Harold H. (M.C.)— .Id. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 
Hodge, ,Tohn R.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 
Horton, William H.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. July 27/18. 
Howlett, Howard H. (M.C.)— ,Td. May 17/19; 7. 

Hudson. Thomas B.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. April 18/19. 
Janowitz, Alfred A. (M.C.)-^d. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 



378 History of the Fifth Division 

SIXTY-FIRST ItiYAniKY— Continued 

Captains: — Continued 

Jones, Robert O.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7; Trfd. May 2/19. 

Kvle, George— J(i. Nov. 7/18; 5, 7; Trfd. Jan. 28/19. 

Longley, Chester H. (M.C.)— Jd. Oct. 21/18; 5, 7. 

McDonald, Lewis C— Jd. Nov. 7/18; 5, 7; Trfd. Jan. 28/19. 

Mendenliall, James E.— Jd. May 18/19; 7. 

Moose, Frank M.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Mullins, Walter F.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7. 

Ualvsmitli, Vincent— Jd. May 28/19; 7. 

O'Donoghue, William— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 7. 

Olinstead, Merritt E.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, l, 5, 7. 

Payne. Howard B.— Jd. in U. S.; Trfd. Div. Hq. June 6/18. 

Piiikston, William E.^d. May 18/19; 7. 

Kock, Lewis B.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 7; Trfd. April 18/19. 

Hiissell, Paul S.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7; Trfd. March 26/18. 

Schmidt, Feodor O.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 7; WIA Oct. 16/18; Ret. Feb, 2/19. 

Scliwartz, Tasso W.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 18/18. 

Scott, Fred F.— Jd. Nov. 9/18; 5, 7; Trfd. April 24/18. 

Shands, Joseph W.— Jd. Nov. 7/18; 5, 7; Trfd. March 20/18. 

Smith, Frank M.— Jd. in U. S.; 7. 

Sullivan. John J.— Jd. May 7/18; .5, 7; Trfd. Feb. 3/19. 

Taber, William A.— Jd. May 30/18; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 7/18. 

Westbrook, Ronde A.— Jd. May 6/19; 7. 

WiUiams, Roger, Jr.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. Jan. 28/19. 

FiBST Lieutenants: 

Adams, Claud— Jd. Feb. 9/19; 7. 

Alexander, John— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 23/18. 

Angus, Gaylord B.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. April 28/19. 

Baird, Robert A.— Jd. Nov. 7/18; 5, 7; Trfd. Feb. 17/19. 

Baldwin. Charles F.— Jd. May 22/18; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. May 5/19. 

Barth, Frank F.— Jd. in U. S.; I, 2, 3, 4, .5, 7; Trfd. April 29/19. 

Benewitz, Anthony H. (M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3. 4, 5, 7; Trfd. Dec. 10/18. 

Beven, Chester A.— Jd. Feb. 8/19; 7; Trfd. April 28/19. 

Birks, Hammond B.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Evac. sk. Nov. 1/18. 

Borg, John G.— Jd. Nov. 21/18; 7; Trfd. April 29/18. 

Boyd, Willis N.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 7; WIA Sept. 16/18; Ret. Dec. 23/18. 

Brown, Coleman T. (M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. July 18/18. 

Brown, Killnirn R.-,Td. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; WIA Oct. 12/18. 

Brux, Cecil D.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 5; KIA Nov. 2/18. 

Bush, Arthur C. (M.C.)— Jd. May 13/18; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. May 20/19. 

Bvers, Isaac— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 18/18. 

Cardwell, James L.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 7/18. 

Cobb, Herbert G.— Jd. May 20/18; 1, 2, 3, 4; KIA Oct. 12/18. 

Cooper, Charles P.— Jd. May 20/19; 7. 

Corbey, Robert— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; DW reed. Nov. 6/18. 

Cox, Leonard— ,Td. May 6/19; 7. 

Crawford, Harry— Jd. Nov. 7/18; 5, 7; Trfd. Jan. 18/19. 

Deaver, John A. (Chaplain)— Jd. Aug. 12/18; 2, 3, 4; KL\ Oct. 12/18. 

Dillard. Miles H.— Jd. Nov. 7/18; 5, 7; Trfd. Jan. 28/19. 

Dry, George H.— .Td. May 20/19; 7. 

Durvee, Winsor G.-^d. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; Evac. sk. Oct. 26/18. 

Dysart, John O.— ,Jd. May 18/19; 7. 

Erff, George— Jd. May 11/19; 7. 

Everett, Charles J.— .Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Exley, R. J. (M.C.)— Jd. July 18/18; 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. April 18/19, 

Finnegan, Edwin J. (Chaplain)— Jd. Dec. 30/18; 7; Trfd. May 5/19. 

First, Moses F.— Jd. in U. S. ; 1, 2, 3; Trfd. Sept. 30/18. 

Fisher, Charles J.— Jd. Oct. 1/18; Evac. sk. Oct. 12/18. 



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SIXTY-FIRST INFANTRY— Continued 

First Lieutenants : — Continued 

Fleck, Carl W.— Jd. Nov. 7/18; 5, 7; Trfd. April 29/19. 

Fletcher, Willard— Jd. Nov. 9/18; 5, 7. 

Floyd, Harry— Jd. Feb. 8/19; 7; Trfd. April 29/19. 

Foltz, Frank G.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Fredericks, Eugene M.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 23/18. 

Garland, Herbert C— Jd. Nov. 7/18; 5, 7; Trfd. March 28/19. 

Gebert, Charles A.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, +; Evac. sk. Oct. 26/18. 

Geisey, Samuel H.— Jd. May 6/19; 7. 

Greening, Earl H.-^d. Nov. 3/18; .5, 7; Trfd. Dec. 19/18. 

Groves, Jasper M.— Jd. May 23/19; 7. 

Gunne, L. Hamilton— Jd. Feb. 17/19; 7. 

Hanson, Merwvn H.— Jd. Feb. 8 19; 7; Trfd, April 29/19. 

Harris, Arthur C. (Chaplain)— Jd. Nov. U/18; 7; Trfd. Nov. 28/18. 

Hawes, Charles C— Jd. May 19/19; 7. 

High, Roney M.— Jd. May 18/19; 7. 

Hills, I.yma'n W.-^Td. Feb. 8/19; 7. 

Hite, Fontaine H. (M.C.)-^Td. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 3/18. 

HoUeman, Audley G.-^d. Feb. 8/19; 7; Trfd. .\pril 18/19. 

Honeycutt, Octavius L.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. .\ug. 29/18. 

Howard, Bailey C— Jd. Jan. 18/19; 7; Trfd. April 29/18. 

Howarth, Jacob M.— Jd. Feb. 8/19; 7. 

Howe, Ivan G. (M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1; Trfd. July 11/18. 

Huggins, Paul C— Jd. Nov. 9/18; 5, 7; Trfd. April 18/19. 

Ives, Irving M.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, .5, 7. 

James, Efton M.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; KIA Oct. 14/18. 

Jones, Henry H.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, .5, 7. 

Kane, William V. (M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; GI.\ Oct. 12/18, 

Keasler, Thomas F.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; Evac. sk. Oct. 30/18. 

Kelley, Edward W.— Jd. in V. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 7; WI.\ Oct. 15/18; Ret. Nov. 12/18. 

Koziatek. Theodore— Jd. Feb. 8/19; 7; Trfd. April 24/19. 

Kramer, Herman G. — Jd. May 11/19; 7. 

Krauss. Frank B.— ,Id. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; WIA Oct. 14/18. 

Lane, Frank— Jd. in U. S, ; 1, 2. 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd, .\pril 26/19. 

Lanning, Elmer H.— Jd. Mav 19/19; 7. 

Lax, Barkley E.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 23/18. 

Leiby. George L.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. .\ug. 18/18. 

Long, James E.— ,Td. May 18/19; 7. 

Lottridge, Charles L.— Jd. May 5/19; 7. 

Loughlin, Carl C— Jd. May 19/19; 7. 

Luers, Carl U.— Jd. in U. S.; 1. 2; Trfd, Julv 17/18. 

McDonald. Paul H. (M.C.)— Jd. May 8/19;' 7. 

Mcintosh, Angu.s B.-Jd. May 20/18; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; GIA Oct, 14/18; WI.'V Oct, 16/18; 

Ret. Oct. 27/18. 
Marks, Willouglibv R.— Jd, in U, S,; 1, 2, 3. 4; KIA Oct, 12/18. 
Marlow, Stuart I.!— Jd. in V. S.; 1. 2, 3. 4; KL\ Oct. 14/18. 
Marquis, Harold D.— Jd. Feb. 20/19: 7; Trfd. March 28/19. 
Meade, LaRue T.— Jd. Feb. 8/19; 7; Trfd. .\pril 18/19. 
Montgomery, T, Harlan— Jd. Feb. 8/19: 7; Trfd. .April 18/19. 
Moon, Cecil' C— Jd, Nov. 19/18; 7; Trfd. April 18/19. 
Moore, Roger L. — Jd. May 7/19; 7. 

Morris. Frank D.— Jd. No'v. 18/18; 7; Trfd. March 18/19. 

Mulligan. John F. (Chaplain)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd, .Vjiril 16/19. 
Mulligan, John J.— Jd. in LT. S.; 1. 2, 3, 5, 7. 
Olson, Harry I..— Jd. May 7/19; 7. 
O'Toole, Dennis J.— Jd. in U. S.; 1. 2, 3. 4, 5; WIA Oct. 12/18; Ret. Oct. 25/18; Trfd. 

Nov. 3/18. 
Owen, William O,— Jd. in U. S,; 1, 2. 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. March 21/19. 
Palmer, Lloyd B.— Jd. May 19/19; 7. 



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FiKST LiF.iTENAKTs: — Continued 

Parker, Farrar B. (M.C.)— Jd- in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; GIA Oct. 11/18. 

Patterson, Ora E. (M.C.)— Jd. Feb. 6/19; 7. 

Perry, Edward— Jd. in U. S.; Trfd. May 28/18. 

Philgard, Eric F.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, i\ WIA Oct. 13,18 Ret. Jan. 29/18; Died Feb. 

28/19. 
Poore, Ralph D.— Jd. Feb. 8/19; 7; Trfd. Fell. 20/19. 
Porch, James W.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 1, 5, 7. 
Porter, Joseph R.— Jd. May 6/19; 7. 
Power, Herman G.— Jd. in IT. S.; 1. 2; Trfd. Aug. 22/18. 
Reidy. Michael J.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; Evac. sk. Oct. 18/18. 
Rhodcfer, Lawrence — Td. in U. S. ; 1, 2, 3, 4, .5. 7; Trfd. ,\pril 18/19. 
Rink, Robert N.— Jd. Feb. 14/19; 7. 
Roberts, Lawrence B. — Jd. in U. S. ; 1, 2, 7. 

Roberts. Stanley H. (Chaplain)— Jd. Dec. 30/18; 7; Trfd. Aiiril 16/19. 
Ros.s, David M." N.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 5. 7. 
Ruff. Arthur F.— Jd. in U. S.; 1. 2, 3. 4, .5; GI.\ Nov. 1 18. 
Schrini. Charles A.— Jd. May 20/19; 7. 

Schweickhart, Graham H.^Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. July 17/18. 
Setzer, George W.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Evac. sk. Nov. 2/18. 
Shar]ie. John D.— Jd. Feb. 14/19; 7. 

Sherman. Paul W.— Jd. in U. S.; 1. 2, 3. .5. 7; Trfd. Jan. 28/19. 
Shoaff. Walter P.— Jd. Nov. 7/18; 5, 7; Trfd. April 29/19. 

Smeallie. Donald— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 7; WI.\ Oct. 14/18; Ret. Feb. 18 19. 
Smith. Edwin A.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, .5, 7. 
Smith, Isadore L. (Chaplain) — Td. May 1/19; 7. 
Smith. James F.— Jd. in U. S.; 1. 2, .3, 7. 
Stevenson, Francis C— Jd. Feb. 6/19; 7; Trfd March 18/19. 
Stotbart, Joseph L.— Jd. Nov. 9/18; .5. 7; Trfd. Jan. 28/19. 
Strohmeyer, Charles H.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 18/18. 
Sutherland, William E.— Jd. Feb. 8/19; 7; Trfd. April 18/19. 
Swindler, Henry O.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, .5; WIA Oct. 27/18. 
Thihodeau, Asa B. (Chaplain)— .Td. May 8/19; 7. 

Tonolla. Edward H. (M.C.)— Jd. Nov. 2 18; .5, 7; Trfd. Feb. 17/18. 
Tujague, Edward G.— Jd. Nov. 7/18; .5, 7; Trfd. Jan. 28 '18. 
Wallace. Paul B.— ,Td. Oct. 1/18; 4; WL\ Oct. 14/18. 
West, James — Td. Feb. 8/19; 7; Trfd. .\pril 28/19. 
■ White, Stuart B.— Jd. Feb. 10/19; 7. 

Wilson, John I.— ,Td. in U. S.; 1, 2, .3. 7; GIA Sept. 16/18; Ret Nov. 17/18. 

Wilson, William— Jd. Feb. 6/19; 7. 

Winters. Raymond C— .Ld. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 18/18. 

Wood. Charles A.—Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, .3. 4; GIA Oct. 16/18. 

Wyatt, Stanley J.— Jd. Feb. 6/19; 7. 

Young, Robert W. — Td. Aug. 22/18; 3, .5; KLV Oct, 30/18. 

Second Lieitekants: 

Alexander. John— ,Td. Nov. 9/18; .5, 7; Trfd. April 29/19. 

Anderson. Morgan M.— Jd. May 20/18; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 18/18. 

Austin, AVilburn N.— Jd. Nov. 9/18; 5, 7. 

Baker, Lemuel L.— Jd. Nov. 9/18; 5. 7; Trfd. Aiuil 18 19. 

Baker, Marvel I..— Jd. Oct. 7/18; 4. 7; WIA Oct. 1.5/18; Ret. Nov. 17 18; Trfd. April 

18/19. 
Ball. Louis M.— Jd. May 22/18; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 2.5/18. 

Barnard, Philip E. — Td! in U. S.; 1, 2. .3. 5. 7; WIA Nov. 7/18; R<t. .\pril 6/19. 
Beaton. Robert R— Jd. in U. S.; 1. 2; Trfd. Aug. 3/18. 
Heine, Helmuth— Jd. Oct. 7/14; 4, 7; WL\ Oct. 14/18; Ret. Nov. 25/18. 
Bergey, Henrv W.— Jd. in V. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. .A,ug. 8/18. 

Binfoi-d, Joseph F.— Jd. in U. S.; 1. 2. .3. 4, 5, 7; WIA Oct. 15/18; Ret. Nov. G;'18. 
Boesch, Walter C— Jd. in U. S.; 1. 2; Trfd. Aug. 23/18. 



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SIXTY-FIKST INFANTRY— ConN-HHfrf 

Second Lieutenants: — Continued 

Bondlid, Oscar A.— Jd. Nov. 9/18; 5, 7. 

Booth, Harry— Jd. Nov. 9/18; 5, 7; Trfd. April 1.5/18. 

Brominell. Francis J. — Jd. in U. S.; 1. 2, 3; Evac. sk. Sept. 18/18. 

Butts, William O.— Jd. Nov. 9/18; 5, 7. 

Canirnack, George — Jd. Nov. 9/18; 5, 7. 

Cash, Frank H. M.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; WIA .\iig. 1/18; DW Aug. 2/18. 

Castleherry, John R.— Jd. Nov. 9/18; .5, 7. 

Coleman, Eugene M.— Jd. May 22 18; 1, 2, .3, 1, .5: GTA Nov. .5/18. 

Considine, Raymond J.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; WIA Oct. U/IS. 

Correll, .Milton I,.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 21/18. 

Grays, Harold C— Jd. Oct. 4/18; 4; GIA Oct. 14/18. 

Davis, Lester M.— Jd. Nov. 9/18; 5, 7; Trfd. .\pril 18/19. 

Dennison, Merrill— Jd. in U. S.; Trfd. May 15/18. 

Douglass, Drew— ^Td. Nov. 12/18; 7. 

DuBarrv, William H.— Jd. Mav 19/19; 7. 

Edwards, William S.— Jd. in V. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. July 23/18. 

Elseaser, Otto H.— Jd. Nov. 23/18; 7; Trfd. Jan. 28/19. 

Ertwine, Maxwell B.— Jd, Mav 20/19; 7. 

Ewans, W^alter R.— Jd. in U. "s.; 1; Trfd. July 16/18. 

Finberg, Elmer A. — Id. Mav 22/18 ;.l; Trfd. June 30/18. 

Funk. Hal B.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Julv 22/18. 

Gardner, Lester E.— Jd. July 20/18; 2, 3, 4," 5, 7; Trfd, Feb. 17/19. 

Gilman, Walter A.— Jd. Oct". 1/18; 4, 5, 7. 

Gilpatrick, George F.— Jd. Oct. 1/18; 4; GIA Oct. 14/18. 

Godwin, Frank W.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 7; WIA Oct. 20/18; Ret. Jan. 23/19. 

Godridge, John A.— Jd. Nov. 9/18; 5, 7; Trfd. April 18/19. 

Go.se, Charles J.— Jd. Nov. 9/18; S, 7; Trfd. April 18/19. 

Graham, William E.— Jd. May 18/19; 7. 

Grant, Leonard P.— Jd. May 20/18; 1, 2; Trfd. ./Vug. 18/18. 

Gulliim, Walter .\.— Jd. May 20/18; 1, 2, 3, 4; WIA Oct. 13/18. 

Gundlach, All>ert— Jd. Nov." 9/18; .5, 7; Trfd. Ajiril 1809. 

Hardee, Furman W.— Jd. May 9/19; 7. 

Harris. Stacev P.-^Td. Nov. 9/18; 6, 7; DS Div. Hq. March 11/19. 

Hays, John W.— Jd. May 20/18; 1, 2; WIA Aug. 10/18. 

Heil, Elmer A.-^d. May 20/18; 1, 2, 3, 4, 7; WIA Sept. l(i/18; Ret. Sept. 30/18; WIA 

Oct, 15/18; Ret. Nov. 18/18; Trfd. Nov. 25/18. 
Hickey, Yates— ,Td. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. .Vug, 2fi/18. 
Hinderer, Frank C— Jd. Nov. 9/18; 5, 7. 
Hoeft, Herbert F.— Jd. Nov. 9/18; 5, 7. 

HoUister, George N.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2. 3, 4; KIA Oct. 12/18. 
Hunt, Worley W.— Jd. May 20/18; 1, 2. 3, 4; GIA Oct. 1.3/18. 
Johnson, Nils B.— Jd. May" 20/18; 1. 2. 3. 4; GL\ Oct. lfi/18. 
Johnson. Samuel B.— Jd. "in U. S.; DS Div. Po.stofTice June 14/18. 
Kiplinger, Walter C— Jd. Nov. 1/18; 5, 7. 
Knowles. Gordon B.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug, 18/18. 
Kohn, Philip— Jd. Feb. 16/19; 7. 
Koff, Fred D.— Jd. Nov. 9/18; 5, 7. 
Lacy, Thomas S.— Jd. Nov. 12/18; 7. 

Lamp, Frank F.— Jd. May 21/19. - ' ' 

Lee. Lawrence W.— Jd. Oct. 5/18; 4; WIA Oct. 14/18. 
Lindsay. Hal^Jd. in U. S.; 1. 2, 3. 4; Trfd. Oct. 27/18. 
McCormick, Thomas E.— Jd. Oct. 1/18; 4; WIA Oct. 15/18. 
McGuire, Claude B.— Jd. Nov. 9/18; 5, 7. 
McKibbon, Frank J.-^Td. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 18/18. 
Mains, William J.— Jd. Oct. 6/18; 4, 7; WIA Oct. 15/18; Ret. Nov, 11/18, 
Malarkey, Robert A.— Jd, Nov. 9/18; 5, 7. 

Masterson, James M.— Jd. Nov. 9/18; 5, 7; Trfd. .\pril 29/18. 
Maupin, Arnold J.— Jd. Nov. 9/18; 5, 7; Trfd. Jan. 28/19. 



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SIXTY-FIRST INFANTRY— Continued 

Second Liettenants; — Continued 

Meister, Edward— Jd. Oct. 1/18; 4; Evac. sk. Oct. 2.5/18. 

Minor, John B.— .Id. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; WIA Oct. 1.5/18. 

Montee, Jesse— Jd. Oct. 1/18; 4, 5, 7; Trfd. Jan. 28/19; DSC. 

Moore, Daniel J.— Jd. Nov. 9/18; 5, 7; Trfd. April 11/19. 

Moorehead, James K.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 18/18. 

Moyer, Albert— Jd. Nov. 19/18; Trfd. Nov. 25/18. 

Nelson, Anton L.— Jd. in U. S.; I, 2, 3, 4; WI.\ Oct. 15/18. 

Nix, Roi E.— Jd. Nov. 9/18; 5, 7. 

Nonemacher, Guy— Jd. Oct. 5/18; 4, 5, 7; Trfd. April 8/19. 

Parkhill, Oakley"j.^Jd. Oct. 5/18; 4, 5; Evac. sk. Nov. 27/18; DSC. 

Peace, Arthur W.— Jd. May 20/18; 1, 2; Evac. sk. Aug. 29/18. 

Pekor, Jesse G.— Jd. Nov. il/18; 7. 

Phillips, Lionel J.— Jd. May 19/19; 7. 

Pignian, Van Buren — Jd. May 1()/19; 7. 

Powell, Ralph S.— Jd. Nov. 9/18; 5, 7; Trfd. April 1.5/19. 

Prosise, .Man B.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; WI.V Oct. 1.5/18. 

Quail, Jarvis— Jd. Oct. 1/18; 4; Evac. sk. Oct. 2(i/18. 

Read, Edward L.— ,Td. Oct. 5/18; 4, 7; WIA Oct. 15/18; Ret. Nov. 15/18. 

Richard, Henry C— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; GIA Sept. 16/18; Ret. Sept. 22/18; Trfd. 

Nov. 2/18. 
Saxe, I-ouis B.— Jd. Nov. 9/18; 5, 7; Trfd. Jan. 28/19. 
Shupe, Benson P.— Jd. Nov. 9/18; 5, 7. 
Smith, Charles E.— Jd. Nov. 9/18; 5, 7. 
Soares, Frank J.— Jd. Nov. 9/18; 5, 7; Trfd. April 18/19. 
Stacks, Robert E.— Jd. Nov. 9/18; 5, 7; Trfd. April 27/19. 
Stanley, Fernie E.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 8, 4, 5; Trfd. Nov. 2/18. 
Swann, Harold W.— Jd. May 20/18; 1, 2, 3; Trfd. Sept. 24/18. 
Travis, Richard C— Jd. March 19/19; 7. 

Trezevant, Roy H.-^d. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; KI.V Oct. 14/18. 
Vinson, Wilbu'r H.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; WIA Oct. 14/18. 
Wagner, Charles .\.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; WIA Oct. 14/18; DW Oct. 26/18. 
AVarnick, Arthur G.— Jd. March 19/19; 7. 
White, Halfred H.— Jd. Nov. 9/18; 5, 7. 
White, Paul D.— Jd. Nov. 19/18; 7. 
White, William R.^Jd. Nov. 19/18; Trfd. April 18/19. 
Wilson, Lee G.— Jd. Nov. 7/18; 5, 7. 

Wilson, Thomas H.^Td. Oct. 5/18; 4, 7; WIA and GIA Oct. 15/18; Ret. Dec. 15/18. 
Winter, James— Jd. May 20/18; 1, 2, 3, 4, 7; WIA Oct. 14/18; Ret. Nov. 15/18; Trfd. Jan. 

28/19. 
Wood, Clarence— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3. 4; DW reed. Oct. 14/18. 
Woods, William A.— Jd. May 20/18; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 18/18. 



FOURTEENTH MACHINE GUN BATTALION 

Majobs: , 

Barker, Frederick A.— Jd. in U. S. ; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 10/18. 

Doe, Jens A.— Jd. Aug. 10/18; 2, .3. 4, 5; GIA Oct. 19/18; Not evac; Trfd. Nov. 11/18. 
Fox, Tom^Td. Nov. 11/18; 7. 

Lund, Frank J.— Jd. Dec. 28/18; 7; Trfd. Feb. 16/19. 
Mercer, Ray (M.C.)— Jd. Sept. 18/18; 4, 7. 

Captains: 

Carr, Thomas A.— Jd. May 9/19; 7. 
Grimes, William M.— ,Td. in U. S.; Trfd. June 1/18. 
Jones, Robert O.— Jd. March 2/19; 7; Trfd. March 19/19. 

Kirkbride, Pennell C— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; GIA Oct. 17/18; Not evac; Trfd. 
March 21/19. 



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Captains: — Continued 

Kirst, Anthony J.—Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7; GIA Sept. 16/18; Ret. Oct. 21/18; Trfd. 

Jan. 29/19. 
Kleifgen, William— Jd. March 2/19; 7; Trfd. May 5/19. 
Laidlaw, WiUiam— Jd. May 17/19; 7. 
Lewis, Charles D.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Sept. 3/18. 
McBride, Robert D.— Jd. JIarch 18/19; 7. 

Mershon, Henry E.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; GIA Oct. 14/18. 
Patrick, Edwin" D.-^Td. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7. 
Kaborg, Paul C— Jd. in U. S.; Trfd. June 1/18. 
Schmitt, Frederick S.-^d. in U. S.; 1, 2, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. Feb. 9/19. 
Wells, James R. (M.C.)^Jd. April 24/18; Trfd. May 27/18. 
Woodson, WiUiam A.— Jd. Nov. 12/18; 7; Left Nov. "l5/18. 

First Lieutenants: 

Abernathy, Sherman C— Jd. in U. S.; 1; Trfd. July 4/18. 

Ammeron, Harold F.^d. Aug. 19/18; 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. Feb. 9/19. 

Barend, Ira C— Jd. in U. S.; 1; Trfd. July 6/18. 

Beardsley, James E.-^d. Feb. 20/19; 7. 

Bowman, Linus W.^d. May 21/18; 1, 2; Trfd. .\ug. 31/18. 

Chamberlain, Roy F.— Jd. Dec. 31/18; 7; Trfd. May 15/19. 

Davern, John J. (Chaplain)— Jd. May 28/18; 1, 2; Trfd. Sept. 12/18. 

Denaple, Edward S.— Jd. Aug. 19/18"; 2, 3; Trfd. Sept. 29/18. 

Fleek, Glenn B. (D.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1. 2, 3, 4, 7; GL\ Oct. 16/18; Ret. Nov. 11/18. 

Forgy, Herman C— Jd. March 25/19; 7. 

Huff," Walter B.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Koob, George L. (Chaplain)— Jd. Nov. 26/18; 7; Trfd. Feb. 13/19. 

KroU, Peter J. (Chaplain)— Jd. March 9/19; 7. 

Louisell, William C— Jd. in U. S.; Trfd. June 6/18. 

McCoskrie, Frank W.— Jd. Nov. 2/18; 5, 7; DS April 14/19. 

MacDaniel, Roliert D.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Matter, Bryan M.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 7/18. 

Paine, Charles A.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. .'Vug. 20/18. 

Peters, Homer P.-Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 7. 

Pierce, Jo.seph E.-^d. in V. S.; 1, 2, 3, 7; Died April 24/19. 

Plouffe, Joseph L.— Jd. Nov. 11/18; 7; Trfd. Nov. 13/18. 

Prosser, James B. B.— Jd. Feb. 9/19; 7. 

Kabe, William H.— Jd. Aug. 30/18; 3, 7. 

Renne, Frank A.— Jd. March 24/19; 7; Trfd. April 18/19. 

Rowley, Benjamin B. (M.C.)-Jd. in U. S.; I, 2, 3; Trfd. Sept. 18/18. 

Sanders, William W.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; Trfd. Sept. 28/18. 

Sherman, WiUiam W.— Jd. Oct. 4/18; 4, .5, 7. 

Smith, Newton R.— Jd. in U. S.; 2. 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Taylor, Roswell M.— Jd. May 21/18; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Thomas, James V.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; WIA Oct. 14/18; Ret. Oct. 26/18. 

Tidwell, William E.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; Trfd. Oct. 2/18. 

Tyler, Frank E.— Jd. May 21/18; Trfd. June 12/18. 

YueU, Donovan— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 9/18. 

Second Lieutenants: 

CUpp, Ralph W.— Jd. Oct. .5/18; 4, 5, 7. 

Coppock, Edgar L.— Jd. Feb. 2/19; 7. 

Denison, Merrell— Jd. May 15/18; 1, 2; Trfd. .Aug. 15/18. 

Dickenson, Jonathan O.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 4; WIA Oct. 16/18. 

Drugg, Walter— Jd. Aug. 27/18; 4, 5; WIA Oct. 31/18. 

Eisner, Morris M. — Jd. May 25/19; 7. 

Frostholm, Jens H.— Jd. May 20/18; 1. 2, 3, 4; KIA Oct. 19/18. 

Gabler, Jacob B.— Jd. Nov. 12/18; 7. 



381 Historij of the Fifth Divisiun 

FOURTEENTH MACHINE GUN 'HYTT \l .lOS^C.nithuicd 

Skcond Lieutknants: — Cov tinned 

Graves, Eric K.— ,Td. Nov. 13/18; 7; Trfd. May 11/19. 

Green, Bennie A.— Jd. May 21/18; 1, 2, 3, i, .5;" KIA Oct. 26/18. 

Henson, Hay A.— Jd. May 23/10; 7. 

Jacobs. Bruce K.— Jd. Oct. .5/18; !■, 5; WI.\ Oct. 2()/18. 

Jenkinson, Lawrence W. — Jd. in U. S. ; 1; Trfd. July 1.5/18. 

Luhliert. Gerard B.— Jd. Au;;. 28/18; 3: GI.\ Sept. 16/18. 

May, Roy W.— Jd. Nov. VIS; 5, 7. 

Mullins. Bob— Jd. Aug. 27/18; 3. t, .5, 7. 

Neal, William H.— Jd. Feb. 9/19; 7; Trfd. March 28/19. 

Nicholas, Florris— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. July 21/18. 

Parton, Adam W.— Jd. Oct. 9/18; 4, .5, 7; WIA Oct. 1.5 18; Ret. Jan. 11/19; Trfd. April 

16/19. 
Pine, David B.— Jd. May 4/19; 7. 
Richards, Samuel S.— Jd. May 28/19; 7. 
Hoe, Bernard O.— Jd. Feb. 6/19; 7. 

Rose, Russell F.— Jd. May 20/18; 1, 2, 3; GIA sept. 1.5/18. 
Selement, Roy E.— Jd. April 2/19; 7; Trfd. April 22/19. 
Sgutt, Emanuel S. — Td. Oct. 7/18; 4; WIA Oct. 12/18. » 

Sudboroufrb, Alfred G.— ,Td. Oct. 5/18; 4; KIA Oct. 12/18. 
Sweet, Merrill S.— Jd. May 28/19; 7. 

Thomas, Robert W.^Jd. Mav 20/18; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd, Mav 1.5/19. 
Vollenweider, William E.— .Id. May 21/18; 1, 2, 3, 4, ,5; WIA Oct. 27/18. 
Watson, Samuel W.— Jd. Oct. 26/18; .5, 7. 



TENTH INFANTRY IJRlCiADE HEADQUARTERS 

Brigadier Generals: 

Dugan, Thomas B.— Jd. March 27/19; 7. 

Gordon, Walter H.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 28/18. 

Malone, Paul B.— Jd. Aug. 27 18; 3. 4, 5, 7; Trfd. March 1/19; DSM. 

Lieutenant Colonei,: 

van de Steeg, George H. — Td. May 31/18; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Brigade Adjutant. 

Major: 

McNamara. Wallace— Jd. in U. S.; Brigade Adjutant; Trfd. June 10/18. 

Captain : 

Donoho, Edniond S.^d. .luly 17/18; 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Intilligence Office; Trfd. May 17/19. 

First Lieutenants: 

Hartshorn, Obart V. — Jd. May 6/19; 7; Personnel .\djutant. 

Hinwood, Joseph H., Jr.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, .5, 7; Aide de Camp to Brigadier Gen- 
eral Gordon; Supply Officer; Trfd. May 22/19. 
Ivy, Malcolm H.— Jd. in' U. S.; 1, 2; Intelligence Officer; Trfd. Aug. 28/18. 
O'Neill, James A.— Jd. Aug. 27/18; 3, 4, .5, 7; Liaison Officer; Trfd. May 23/19. 
Stettinius, William C. — Jd. in U. S.; 1; .\ide de C',itu|) to Brigadier General Gordon; 
Trfd. June 27/18. 

Second Lieutenants: 

Caldwell, Crawford (V. C.)— Jd. May 6/19; 7; Brigade Veterinarian. 
We.ston, Braxton M. (V. C.)-^d. in" U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Brigade Veterinarian; Trfd. 
May 6/19. 



Officers Who Served ivith the Fifth Division 385 

SIXTH INFANTRY 
Colonels: 

Hunt, Henry J.— Jd. July 28/18; 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trftl. May 4./19. 

Mullay, Patrick— Jd. in U. S.; Trfd. June 11/18. 

Newell, Isaac — Jd. May 4/19; 7. 

Noble, Robert H.— Jd. in U. S.; Trfd. May 2/18. 

Winans, Edwin B.— Jd. May 15/18; 1; Trfd. July 11/18. 

lylEUTENANT CoLONELS: 

Hodges, Courtney H.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; DS Diy. Hq. March 27/19; DSC. 
Leonard, John AV.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; WT.V Oct. 16/18; Ret. Nov. 9/18; Trfd. 

Nov. 22/18; DSC. 
Norton, Elliot M.— Jd. May 19/18; 1, 2, 3, 4; Trfd. Oct. 18 18. 
Young, James J. L. (M.C.)"-^d. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, .5, 7; GI.\ Aug. 20/18; Not evac. 

Majors: 

Creed, John E.— Jd. Nov. lU/lS; 7. 

Gill, William H.— Jd. Nov. 9 '18; 5, 7. 

Henley, Donald— Jd. Jan. 3/19; 7. 

Huddie.ston, George H.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; Trfd. Oct. 4/18. 

McLean, Felix R— .Id. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3. 4; WI.\ Oct. 14/18. 

Peyton, Phillip B.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Sept. 2/18. 

Strong, Paul D.— Jd. May 8/19; 7. 

Captains : 

Bagley, Thomas O.— Jd. in L^. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. .\pril 3 '19. 

Bemi.s, Samuel M.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; Trfd. Oct. 26/18. 

Bingham, Wilson G.— ,Td. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; WIA Oct. 14/18. 

Brock, John L.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, .5, 7; Trfd. April fi/19. 

Carlson, Oscar F.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; WL\ Oct. 14 18; Killed accidentally Dec. 5/18. 

Casey. James— Jd. in IT. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Crane, I,eRoy F. (M.C.)— Jd. Sept. 25/18; 4, 5, 7. 

DeWclf, Charles A. (D.C.)— Jd. March 6/19; 7; Trfd. April 10/19. 

Edwards, Basil D.— Jd. in U. S.; Trfd. May 15/18. 

Edwards, Carl E. (M.C.)— Jd. Jan. 18/19; 7; Trfd. April 29 19. 

Engan, William F.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2. 3, 4. 5, 7. 

Faller, Constantine P. (M.C.)— .Id. .\ug. 30/18; .3, 4, 5. 7; Trfd. .\pril 30 19. 

Febiger, George L.— Jd. in U. S. : 1, 2. 3, 4. 5, 7; WI.\ Nov. 6 '18; Not evac. 

Ferris, George M.— Jd. in U. S.; Trfd. .May 31/18. 

Ferris, William E. (M.C.)— Jd. April 30/19'; 7; Trfd. May 7/19. 

Garrison, Paul C— Jd. in V. S.; 1. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Gholston, Jabez G.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4. 5. 7; WIA Nov. 6/18; Ret. Nov. 13/18; Trfd. 

Jan. 14/19; DSC. 
Graham, Robert M.— Jd. May 21/18; 1, 2; KIA July 20/lS. 
Greer, Frank U.— Jd. April 10/19; 7; DS Div. Hci.April 21/19. 
Harden, Edmund E.— Jd. Nov. 25/18; 7. 

Hartman, Guy L.— Jd. in U. S. ; 1. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; WIA Aug. 17/18; Not evac; DSC. 
Higgins, Pierre F. (M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. March 4/19. 
Jackson, William J.— ,Td. Nov. 11 18; 7; Trfd. Dec. 8/18. 
Keiser, Lawrence B. — Jd. in C. S.; 1. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 
Knox, Julius T.— Jd. Feb. 24/19; 7. 

Leonard, Edward W.— .Id. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; KI.V Oct. 14/18. 
Lindsay, Roscoe T. (M.C.)— .Id. Feb. 15/19; 7. 
McClaim, Charles C— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. July 22/18. 

McCollom. Francis B.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 7; WIA Aug. 17/18; Ret. Nov. 11/18. 
Moore, James S.— Jd. in V. S.; Died June 12/18. 
Mudge. Josiah B.— .Id. in V. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 7; WIA Aug. 17/18; Ret. Aug. 28/18; WIA 

Oct. 14/18; Ret. Jan. 30/19; DSC. 
Oldsmith, Yernon G.— Jd. in V. S.; Trfd. June 17/18. 
O'Neal, Marcus D.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 
Pantzer, Kurt F.— Jd. Jan. 22/19; 7. 



386 History of the Fifth Division 

SIXTH ItiFA'STRY— Continued 

Captains : — (Continued 

Kandall, Edwin H.— Jd. Oct. 26/18; 5, 7; WIA Nov. 6/18; Ret. Jan. 17/19; Trfd. March 

7/19. 
Handle, Le.'ilie C. (M.C.)— Jd. Jan. 18/19; 7; Trfd. March 15/19. 
Hohrer, Herbert W.— .Td. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. May 7/19. 
Rudolph, Myron P. (M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, t, 5, 7. 
Schneider, Frank V.— Jd. in U. S.; Trfd. June 8/18. 
Slieppard, .Artluir H.— Jd. Nov. 11/18; 7; Trfd. April 21/18. 
Sigler, Vane B. (M.C.)— .Td. March 4/19; 7. 

Simoni.s, Arthur E. (M.C.)— Jd. March 2/19; 7; Trfd. March 9/19, 
Sowerbutts. Samuel W.— Jd. in V. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; KIA Nov. 10/18. 
Sullivan, Joseph P.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2. 3, 4; WIA Oct. 14/18. 
Thur.ston, W. H.— Jd. Jan. 21/19; 7; Trfd. Feb. 6/19. 
Watson, Archie C. (M.C.)— Jd. Dec. 24/18; 7; Trfd. Jan. 29/19. 
Weaver, Maurice S. (M.C.)— Jd. May 8/19; 7. 
Weishaniple, Jolin A.— Jd. Nov. 11/18; 7. 

Wicli.s, Armon F. (M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; Trfd. Oct. 1.5/18. 
Wiphtman, Richard M.— Jd. June lG/18; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 
Wilhelm, Jcseph E.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 7; WIA Sept. 12/18; Not evac; WIA Oct. 

14/18; Ret. Jan. 17/18. 
Wysor, Robert E., Jr.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

First Lieutenants: 

.'\bram,s, Cieorge I,.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 20/18. 

Allen, Sank N.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 4, 7; WIA Oct. 26/18; Ret. Dec. 17/18; Trfd. May 4/19. 

Allen, Chester A.— Jd. in U. S. ; 1 ; DS Div. H<i. July 9/18. 

Ayres, Robert S.— Jd. Feb. 8/19; 7. 

Barnes, Harry C, Jr.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; WIA July 20/18; DSC. 

Barth. Raymond E.— Jd. in U. S.; 1. 2, 3, 4, .5, 7; Trfd. March 29/19. 

Belzer, Fred L.— Jd. Feb. 9/19; 7; Trfd. May 5/19. 

Bertschev, Stanton L.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7; WIA Sept. 12/18; Ret. Oct. 25/18. 

Bounds, Harvey C— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Braun, Albert W.— Jd. in U. S. ; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; WIA Oct. 14/18; Not evac. 

Brown, Vories P.-Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; KIA Sept. 14/18. 

Buck, Maurice M.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 21/18. 

Burke, Aubrey M. (M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. Feb. 12/19. 

Burn.s, Charles H.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; WIA Oct. 15/18. 

Burrows, Robert M.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Carew, John J.— May 21/18; 1, 2, 3, 4; WIA Oct. 15/18; Ret. Nov. 19/18. 

Chaille, Harold L— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 21/18. 

Clement. Dwight R. (M.C.)— Jd. April 9/19; 7. 

Coleman, Frank R.— Jd. Jan. 20/19; 7; Trfd. Feb. 26/19. 

ConnifF, William F.— Jd. July 30/18; 2, 3. 4, 5, 7; GIA Aug. 20/18; Ret. Aug. 23/18, 

Connelly. Paul A.— .Id. in u! S.; 1, 2, 4, 7; WIA Oct. 17/18; Ret. Feb. 9/19; Trfd. May 

Connabie. Ralph M. — Id, in U, S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. May 6/19. 

4/19. 
Corbett, Lacy W. (M.C.)— Jd. April .30/19; 7; Trfd. May 22/19. 
Cox, Lewis B.— ,Td. in V. S.; 1. 2, 3; WIA .Sejit. 1.3/18. 
Crews, Raymond C— Jd, Oct. 26/18; 5, 7. 
Daniels, Thomas C— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; WIA Aug. 20/18. 
Donovan, Ellery J.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7. 

Firth. Stuart M.— Jd, in U. S, ; 1, 2, 3; GIA Aug. 21/18; Not evac.; Trfd, Sept, 18/18. 
Fleischer, Morris B. S. (M.C.)— Jd, in II. S.; 1. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. Feb. 12/19. 
Forev. Herman C— .Id. Feb. 15/19; 7; Trfd. March 26/19. 
Fowler, Oscar W.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 7. 
Frakcs, Eugene N.— Jd. Feb. 11/19; 7. 

Freeman, Louis R.^Jd, in U, S.; 1. 2; WIA Aug. 17/18; DW Aug. 18/18. 
Gaines, Leonard M.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; AVIA Sept. 15/18. 
Gammon, James P.— .Id. in U. S.; 1; Trfd. July 13/18. 
Garlette, William A,— Jd, in IT, S,; 7. 



Officers Who Served with the Fifth Division 387 

SIXTH INFANTRY— C'on^wM/crf 

First Lieutenants: — Continued 

Garrett, Hasty L.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 7; WIA Sept. 15/18; Ret. Nov. 14/18; Trfd. May 

1/19. 
Golden, Edward— Jd. Feb. 8/19; 7; Trfd. xMardi 13/19. 
Gordon, Lloyd W.— Jd. Nov. 4/18; 5, 7. 

Gormley, Howard E.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 12/18. 

Gray, WiUiam A.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; WIA Nov. 10/18; Ret. Jan. 30/19. 
Grove, Clair W.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 4, 5, 7. 
Hartshorn, Ubart V.— Jd. Feb. 14/19; Trfd. March 28/19. 
Haynes, John M.^d. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; WIA Sept. 15/18. 
Hendricli, Francis C. (M.C.)— Jd. March lG/19; 7. 
Holmes, David A.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; Trfd. Oct. 1/18. 
Horsley, Henderson M. — Jd. April 19/19; 7. 
Howell, J. H.— Jd. July 11/18; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 21/18. 
Hucks, James O.— Jd. April 20/19; 7; Trfd. May 25/19. 
Jamison, Robert C— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 18/18. 
Jones, Louis V.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; GIA Aug. 20/18. 
Kernan, John C— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 17/18. 
King, Gerald W^— Jd. in U. S.; 7; Trfd. March 25/19. 
Leon, Harry C— Jd. Feb. 14/19; 7; Trfd. April 1/19. 
Lucy, Claud R.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 7; WIA Sept. 12/18; Ret. Jan. 13/19; Trfd. Mar.h 

25/19. 
McCormicli, Dell J.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

McDuffie, David P.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 7; Evac. sk. Oct. 24/18; Ret. Dec. 16/18. 
McGee, Richard S. (M.C.)— Jd. June 22/18; 1, 2, 3, 4, 7; Evac. sk. Oct. 24/18; Ret. Dec. 

15/18; Trfd. March 9/19. 
MacGuire, Edward A.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 6; Evac. sk. Nov. 10/18; DSC. 
Malsby, John D.— Jd. Nov. 11/18; 7; Trfd. Feb. 1/19. 
Martin, John T.— Jd. Nov. 5/18; 6, 7. 

Middleton, Joiin W.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 21/18. 
Middleton, U. G.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 15/18. 
Morrison, Robert E.— Jd. Nov. 10/18; 5, 7. 
Mullen, Roger H.^Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 4, 5, 7; DSC. 

Murpliy, Joseph L. (M.C.)— Jd. Sept. 1/18; 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. Feb. 12/19. 
Nease, Stephen G.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 4; WIA Oct. 16/18. 
Niles, Julius— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; KIA Sept. 12/18; DSC. 
Norris, Benjamin (D.C.)^Id. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 27/18. 
Oliver, William B., Jr.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 7; WIA Sept. 14/18; Ret. Nov. 16/18. 
Ould, Robert— .Id. in U. S.; 2, 3, 4, 7; GIA Oct. 17/18; Ret. Jan. 13/19. 
Phillips, Francis H. (M.C.)— Jd. May 16/19; 7. 
Preston, Morgan E.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 7; WIA Sept. 12/18; Ret. Nov. 14/18; Trfd. 

March 7/19. 
Kavenell, James J. (M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 30/18. 
Kcddy, William J. (M.C.)— .Id. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. May 30/19. 
KIkcr, Maurice- Jd. May 22/18; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. Dec. 13/18; DSC. 
Koss, Robert B.— ,Td. Oct. 25/18; 5, 7; Trfd. Dec. 24/18. 
Rowland, Arthur B.— Jd. Feb. 10/19; 7. 
Kuthven, L. J.-^Id. Feb. 15/19; 7; Trfd. April 7/19. 
Schuff, Fred H.— Jd. Dec. 2/18; 7. 
Sewell, Toxey H.— Jd. in U. S.; Trfd. June 18/18. 
Shankland, Charles— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 15/18. 
Shaver, Charles L.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 13/18. 
Shaw, Charles P.— Jd. May 20/18; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 
Siegman, Loua W. — Jd. Oct. 5/18; 4, 5, 7. 
Smith, Thomas L.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 
Strother, Carl B.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 4, 5; WIA Aug. 17/18; Ret. Oct. 8/18; Trfd. Nov. 

14/18. 
Sullivan, Waler M. E.— Jd. in U. S.; 7. 
Sutton, Jolin E.— Jd. in U. S. ; 1, 2, 3, 7. 



388 History of the Fifth Division 

SIXTH INFANTRY— (',;;,/;«»,,/ 

First Lieutenants: — Cunliiiin d 

Swanluncl, Martin— .Id. July ^'(l, I.S; •_', a, i, 5, 7. 

Teiii))lc, Arthur II. (M.C.)— J(l. in I'. S.; 1, 2, 3; GIA Aug. 20/18; Not evac; Trfcl. Sept. 

20/18. 
Tlionip.son, James W. — Jd. in V. S. ; Trfd. June 17/18. 
Thomp.son, William N. — Id. Mar. 20/1!); 7. 

Thorngate, George— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, t; WIA Oct. M./18; DSC. 
Tompkins, Jame.s F. (M.C.)— Jd. April 30/19; 7. 

Walker, Mitchell P.— .Id. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; GIA Aug. 17/18; Not evac. 
Webb, Frank G., Jr.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 
Weltnier, William E.— ,Td. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 1,5/18. 
White, John E.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4., .5, 7. 
WiLson, Andrew N.-^d. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7. 
Wilson, Frank F.— Jd. Oct. 2C)/18; 5; Trfd. Nov. 13/18. 
Wood, William K.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 1/18. 
Wortendyke, Keynier J.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 7; WI.\ Oct. 14/18; Ret. Jan. 1/19. 

Second Lieutenants: 

Abernathy, Charles A'.~.Id. in f. S.; 1, 2, 3; WIA Sept. 14/18; DSC. 

AOison, Jack S.— Jd. in V. S.; 1, 2, 3. 4; KIA Oct. 14/18. 

Barton, Charles W.— Jd. May 20/18; 1. 2, 3, 4; WIA Oct. 14/18. 

Brown, Charles F.— Jd. Oct. 8/18; 4; WLV Oct. 14/18. 

Brownley, John W.— Jd. Jan. 12/19; 7; Trfd. May 15/19. 

Buchanan, Chester W.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, .5; WIA Aug. 18/18; Not evac; KIA Nov. 

10/18. 
Bunce, Floyd W.— Jd. Nov. 14, 18; 7; Trfd. May 12/19. 
Burkhart, Merle H.— Jd. in U. S. ; Trfd. June 18/18. 

Carter, Robert G.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 7; WIA Sept. 14/18; Ret. Jan. 1/19; DSC. 
Chadil, Edwin A.— Jd. Nov. 15/18; 7; Trfd. May 7/19. 
Clare, Eugene— Jd. Nov. 15/18; 7. 

Claridge, Ixiyal T.— Jd. Oct. 8/18; 4; WIA Oct. 14/18. 
Corliss, Carl W.— Jd. Nov. 14/18; 7. 
Craig, Harold— Jd. Oct. 8/18; 4; KIA Oct. 14/18. 
Crawford, George D. — Id. Feb. 19/19; 7. 

Criswell, Arthur L.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; WIA Sept. 12/18. 
Culberson, Frank xM.- Jd. Oct. 2(>/18; 5, 7. 
Davis, Donald D.— Jd. Nov. 14/18; 7. 

Dewey, Harold L.— Jd. July 20/18; 2, 3; WIA Sept. 14/18. 
Downey, William J.— Jd. Oct. .5/18; 4; GIA Oct. 14/18. 
Drasigroch, Paul J.— Jd. Oct. 8/18; 4, 5, 7; Trfd. April 9/19; DSC. 
Drevdahl, Arthur O— .Jd. Oct. 5/18; 4; WIA Oct. 14/18. 
Dunlap, George I. — Jd. Nov. 14/18; 7. 
Eyre, Wilson L.— Jd. Sept. 2(>/18; 4, 5, 7. 
Edwards, Richard— Jd. Oct. 8/18; 4; WIA Oct. 14/18. 
Ferguson, Allan P.— Jd. Oct. 8/18; 4; WIA Oct. 14/18. 
Ferguson, George H.— Jd. in I'. S.; 1, 3, 4, 7; WIA Sept. l(i/18; Not evac; WIA Oct. 

14/18; Ret. Dec 17/18; DSC. 
Forshire, Claude E.— Jd. Oct. 8/18; 4, 5, 7; GIA Nov. (i/18. 
French, Gardner A.— .Id. May 20/18; 1, 2; WIA Aug. 18/18. 
Frentz, H. J.— .Id. March 14/19; 7; Trfd. March 2ti/19. 
Glenn, Robert N.^Id. in U. S.; 1; Trfd. July 14/18. 
Grant, Howard— .Td. in V. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 15/18. 
Greenlaw, John P.— Jd. in V. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; WIA Oct. 14/18. 
Grigsby, Willie B.— Jd. Oct. 8/18; 4, 5; KIA Nov. 10/18. 
Guthrie, Wyatte D. — Id. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 20/18. 
Haper, Harry H.— Jd. .Tuly 23/18; 2, .3, 7; WIA Aug. 17/18; Ret. Aug. 23/18; WIA 

Sept. 17/18; Ret. Dec 2/18. 
Hiirris, Kenneth D.— .Id. Oct. 9/18; 4, 7. 
Harvev, John B.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 15/18. 
Helveiiston, Frank D.— .Id. in U. S.; 1, 2. 3, I, 5, 7. 



Officers niio Served with the Fifth Division 

SIXTH IXFAXTKY-r„«^«,„',/ 

ilECO.ND I.IEVTEXAXTS:— t'o«//n«tt/ 

HoUistcr, Kaymond G.-Jd. Oct. 5/18; 4, 5; KIA Nov 4 18 

Holmes, Louis E.— Jd. May 15/1!); 7. ' ' 

Horan, John P.— Jd. July 28/18; 1, 2, 5, 7. 

Horn, Aiiber; Jd. Nov. 11./18; 7. 

Horner, George L.-,;d. Nov. 28/18; 7; Trfd. Dec. 24/18 

Jacobs, Kichard C— Jd. June 1/18; 1, 2; WIA June 19/18 

Jones, William T.— Jd. Oct. 25/18; 5, 7. 

Jenkins, Sidney P.-^d. Oct. 8/18; 5, 7; Trfd. March 2(i/19 

Jutz. John F.-Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; KIA Sent. 12/18 

Koester, Phillip U.— Jd. March 13 iq- 7 

Lindquist Carl A.-Jd. July 18/18; 2,' 3,' 7; WIA Sept. 12/18; Ret Dec 27/18 

Marcus, Walter M.-Jd. May 20/18; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 21/18 ^ '' 

Marck, Fred.-Jd. Oct. 8/18; 4; WIA Oct. 14 18; DW Oct •>0/18 

Martin, William M.— Jd. May 21/19- 7 • ^'^ u"- -VI8. 

Montgomery, Leonard L.-Jd. in U.S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 5/18 

Moora, Bernard P.-Jd. Nov. 14/18; 7; Trfd. April 14/19 ' 

Morris, Robert F.— Jd. Nov. 14/18; Trfd Nov •'■V18 

Morrow, James-Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 10/18 ' 

Mu enhagen, Carl W.-Jd. Oct. 5/18; 4, 5, 7; Trfd. April 24/19. 

Muller, Max— Jd. m U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4. 5, 7. 

Mulvey, Justin V.— Jd. Nov. 14/18; 7. 

Nash, Joseph A.-^d. May 28/18; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug 18/18 

Noel, James D.-Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; WIA Oct. 14/18 

Nolan, Albert J.— Jd. Mav 20/18; 1, 2 7 

Nolan, George D.-Jd. May 21/18; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 28/18 

Oakes, Nelson W.-Jd. Nov. 14/18; 7; Trfd. May 1.5/19 

OConnell Franci.s-Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; WIA Aug. 17/18. 

r^'K^^'h, T''' °~^''- ^°^- 1*/^^' ^' Trfd. April 23/19. 

ONeal, Wa ter R-Jd. Oct. 8/18; 4, 5, 7; Trfd. April 24/19. 

Orr, Donald J.-Jd. Oct. 5/18; 4, 7; WIA Oct. 14/18; Ret. Jan 12/19 

Pennmgton, Edgar J.— Jd. May 19/19; 7. ^ 

Phillips, Harold W.-^d. Oct. 9/18; 4 5 7 

Pierre, Bertram A.-^d. May 29/18; i, 2, 3; Evac. sk. Oct 13/18 

Pomeroy, Harold W.^d. May 20/18; 1, 2, 3, 4; WIA Oc 4/ s" 

Prentice, Melvm J.-Jd. July 2H/18; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 21/18 

Price, Harold S.— Jd. Oct. 8/18; 4; WIA Oct 14/18 ' 

Price, James P.-Jd. May 13/18; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 17/18 

Ramsay Merril F.-Jd. May 23/18; 1, 2; WIA .Vug. 18/18 

Heily, Thomas G.-Jd. Nov. 14/18; 7; Trfd. May 5/19 

Richards, Cliff— Jd. Oct. 5/18; 4, 7. y ' ■ 

Kobertson, Harold H.— Jd. Oct. 8/18; 4; GLV Oct 0VI8 

Uoche, John C.-Jd. Oct. .5/18; 4; MIA Oct 14/18 

Kogers, Lynn— Jd. Oct. 6/18; 4; WIA Oct 14/18 

Koss, Noble G.-Jd. Oct. 6V18; 4; KIA Oct 14/18 

Sallye, Thomas E.-Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 18/18 

Scheel, Louis— Jd. March 15/19; 7; Trfd. April 9/19 

Sclnineman, Herman G.— Jd. Nov. 13/18- 7 

Sewoski. Benjamin T.-Jd. Oct. 5/18; 4; KIA ()<-t. 14/18 

Sheep, Harry-Jd. in U. S.; Trfd. April 25/18 

Shields, Addis M.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, .3, 5, 7. 

Shields, John O.—Jd. Nov. 14/18;V.' 

Skeels, Irving T.— Jd. Nov. 13/18; 7; Trfd Mav 1/19 

Smith, Carrol W.-^d. Oct. 5/18; 4, 5, 7. 

Stapleton, Gordon— Jd. Oct. 4/18; 4, 5,' 7; DSC 

Steel, Edwin S.—Jd. Nov. 14/18; '7.' 

Strecker, George O.— .Id. Feb. 18/19; 7 

Swink. Milo-Jd. Nov. 14/18; 7; Trfd. Jan 31/10 

Thomas, Jolm R.-,ld. in U. S.; 1, 2; WIA Aug. 17/18. 



389 



390 History of the Fifth Division 

SIXTH INFANTRY— C'o«<i"n«e(Z 

Second Lieutenants: — Continued 

Tubbs, Lon V.-^d. Oct. 8/18; 4; WTA Oct. lt/18. 

Tattle, Edward L.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 21/18. 

Vetter, George N.— Jd. Oct. 5/18; i, 7. 

Wade, Clearfield P.— Jd. Nov. 11/18; 7; Trfd. April 26/19. 

Walton, Francis C.-^d. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 22/18. 

Weir, Samuel E.. Jr— .Jd. Nov. U/\»\ 7; Trfd. May 25/19. 

Whitlock, Harold P.— Jd. March 22/19; 7. 

Wilkins, William J.— Jd. Oct. 5/18; 4, 5, 7. 

Winquist, Lennart— Jd. Nov. 28/18; 7; Trfd. Dec. 24/18. 

Wright, Thomas^Jd. Feb. 25/19; 7. 



ELEVENTH INFANTRY 
Colonels: 

Bennet, John B.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; Trfd. Oct. 20/18. 
Peck, Robert H.— Jd. Oct. 30/18; 5, 7; DSC, DSM. 

Lieutenant Colonels: 

Binford, Robert J.— Jd. in U. S. ; 1, 2, 3, 4; Evac. sk. Oct. 21/18. 

Cron, Anton C— Jd. Jan. 22/19; 7. 

West, R. John— Jd. Oct. 23/18; 5, 7; Trfd. Dec. 17/18; DSC. 

Ma jobs: 

Barlow, Everett D.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; Evac. .sk. Sept. 19/18. 

Benton, Fred G.-^Jd. Oct. 25/18; 5, 7. 

Birmingham, Richard C— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Bookmyer, Ralph H. (M.C.)— Jd. June 12/18; 1, 2, 3, 4, 7; Trfd. April 7/19. 

Crank, Paul— Jd. Nov. 9/18; 5, 7; Trfd. Feb. 14/19. 

Dodd, Brendan J.-^d. May 10/19; 7. 

Duvall, Louis E.— Jd. April 28/19; 7. 

Kingman, Ralph W.— Jd. in U. S.; 1; Trfd. June 10/18. 

Lukcns, Phillip J. (M.C.)^Jd. March 19/19; 7; Trfd. April 12/19. 

Mahin, Frank C— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; GIA Oct. 15/18. 

Muncaster, John H.— Jd. July 3/18; 1, 2, 3, 4; Trfd. Oct. 25/18; DSC. 

Kay. Wood L.— Jd. April 30/19; 7. 

Rudoli)h, Martin C— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 7; WIA Oct. 20/18; Ret. Jan. 5/19; DSC. 

StuU, George C. (Chaplain)~Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 7. 

Ward, I. T.— Jd. Dec. 19/18; 7; Trfd. April 23/19. 

Wimer, Benjamin E.— Jd. April 11/19; 7. 

Captains: 

Adamson, Harry— Jd. in U. S.; 1. 2, 3, 4; WIA Oct. 15/18. 

Baldwin, Geoffrey P.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 25/18. 

Barnes, Russell— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; WIA Oct. 14/18. 

BUss, James G.— Jd. Oct. 20/18; 4, 5, 7; Trfd. April Ui/19. 

Boatwright, John R.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; GIA Oct. 14/18. 

Campbell, Charles A.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; WIA Sept. 14/18. 

Chancy, Clyde G.— Feb. 20/19; 7; Trfd. May 10/19. 

Chase, Thornton— Jd. Feb. 21/19; 7. 

Clark, Mark W.— Jd. in U. S.; 1; WIA June 15/18. 

Colvin, Ewing D.— ,Jd. Oct. 27/18; 5, 7; Trfd. Feb. 3/19. 

Cotton, Richard B.— Jd. Nov. 20/18; 7. 

Cowart, Walter G.— Jd. Oct. 22/18; 4, 5, 7; Trfd. Feb. 4/19. 

Crawford, Frank E.— Jd. Nov. 18/18; 7; Trfd. Dec. 16/18. 

Cromwell, Joseph— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; WIA Oct. 14/18. 

Cutler, O. M.— Jd. Nov. 19/18; 7; Trfd. Jan. 7/19. 

Dashiell, George F.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, S; KIA Nov. 10/18. 



Officers Who Served tdth the Fifth Division 391 

ELEVENTH IKYASTKY—Coutiniird 

Captains: — Continued 

Dueber, Phillip J.— Jd. Feb. 15/19; 7. 

Elkins, John W.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 7; WIA Oct. 17/18; Ret. Nov. 20/18; DS Div. 

Hq. Fel). 22/19. 
Es.slinger, Jose])h P.— Jd. Jan. 24./19; 7; Trfd. Jan. 28/19. 
Farmer, James T.— Att. Jan. 16/19; Det. Jan. 23/19. 

Firman, Kenton W.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; WIA Oct. 29/19; Ret. Feb. 8/19. 
Fitzsinnnons, .\lbert F. — Id. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; Trfd. Sept. 2.5/18. 
Freeman. Arthur W.— Jd. Feb. 6/19; 7; Trfd. May 10/19. 
Gardner, William J.— Jd. Nov. 7/18; 5, 7; Evac.sk. Nov. 21/18. 
Hanlen, John Ci. I.. — Id. Nov. 19/18; 7; DS Div. Hq. Feb. 2-1./19- 
Harris. .John F.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; WIA Nov. 7/18. 

Hartinff, We.sley W.^d. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 1, 5, 7; WI.V Sept. 12/18; Ret. Oct. 22/18. 
Hayden. Claude J.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, i, 5, 7. 
Henley, Donald— .Id. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 9/18. 
Hen.sley, Charles E. (M.C.)-,Id. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 
Heraty", Franci.s J.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, +; WI.\ Oct. 15/18. 
Hinwnod, .lo.seph R.— Jd. May 23/19; 7. 

Hubbell. Stuart D.— Jd. May" 20/18; 1, 2, 3, I; KIA Oct. U/18. 
.lones, Edward F.— Jd, Nov." 7/18; 5, 7; Trfd. Dec. 17/18. 
Landreth, Norton L.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 1/18. 
I.onginire, John P. — Jd. Feb. 17/19; 7. 

Lukert, Edward P. — Id. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 7; WIA Sept. 13/18; Ret. Nov. 10/18. 
McCabe, Frederick— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 6/18. 
McGann, Harry K.— Jd. Feb. 19/19; 7. 
Macrae, Frank W.— >Id. Dec. 15/18; 7; Trfd. F.li. 17/19. 
Massy, Harvey N. (M.C.)— Jd. Dec. 19/18; 7. 
Maxwell, .\llen B.— Jd. Nov. 18/18; 7; Trfd. May 1/19. 

Melcy, Edward J. (M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, .3, t, 5, 7: WIA Oct. 18/18; Ret. Oct. 31/18. 
Munro, George N.— Jd. in U. S.; 1; Trfd. July 3/18. 
Murphy, John J.— Jd. Nov. 26/18; 7. 

0'Dani"el, ,Iohn W.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; WIA Sept. 12/18; Ret. Oct. 22/18: DSC. 
O'Neal, Daniel W.— Jd. in U. S.; Trfd. May 26/18. 
O'Neil, Ralph T.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, "7; Trfd. May 6/19. 
Reaves, Harry I..— Jd. in V. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 
Rollins. Joe— Jd. Dec. 29/18; 7; Trfd. .Ian. 28/19. 
Ryan, William G— .Id. May 21/18; 1, 2, .3. 4. .5. 7; WIA Oct. 20 18; Not evac. ; Trfd. May 

10/19. 
Sackett, George W.— Jd. in V. S.; 1, 2, .3. 4; KIA Oct. 14/18. 
Shaw, William— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; WIA Sept. 12/18. 
Skeggs, Frank B.-^Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; Evac. sk. Oct. 15/18. 
Stacey, James H.— Jd. July 19/18; 2; Trfd. Aug. 14/18. 
Stin.son, Harry C.-^d. in "u. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. Feb. 3/19. 
Trask, Leo S. (M.C.)^Id. Nov. 26/18; 7; Trfd. Feb. 5/19. 
Tyler, Herman A. (M.C.)— Jd. May 11/19; 7. 
Weldon, George R.— Jd. in U. S.; 1,2, 3, 4; WI.\ Oct. 29/18. 
Williams, Adrian— .Id. in U. S.; Trfd. June 12/18. 
Williams, Wallace— Jd. Nov. 5/18; 5, 7. 
Woods, Philip S.— Jd. in V .S.; 1, 2, 3; GIA Sept. 12/18. 
Zion. Peter P.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 7; WI.V Oct. 15/18; Ret. Jan. IS, 19; Trfd. May 

10/19. 

First Lieutenants: 

Airey, Charles T. — Id. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; WIA Sept. 29/18. 

Alverson, John E.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Anderson, Weston R. (D.C.)— Jd. Jan. 20/19; 7. 

Battee, Leo .\.— Jd. Nov. 12/18; 7; Trfd. Jan. 28/19. 

Boerke, Edison M.— Jd. in U. S.; 1; WI.V June 15/18. 

Boone, Daniel H.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Trfd. Nov. 6/18. 

Bradfield, Loyd— Jd. Nov. 7/18; 5, 7; Trfd. Jan. 29/19. 



392 History of the Fifth Division 

ELEVENTH INFANTRY— Continued 

First Lieutenants : — Cuntinued 

Bruce, John D.— Jd. Oct. 7/18; 4, 5, 7. 

Bryant, Fred S.— Jd. Sept. 19/18; 4, 5; WLV Nov. 6/18. 

Buck, James A.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 18/18. 

Budy, Edward W.— Jd. Nov. 19/18; 7. 

Burns, Ellis P. (M.C.)— Jd. July 10/18; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 4/18. 

Butler, Braxton D.— Jd. Nov. 6/18; 5, 7. 

Buttolph, Lyman F.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. July 29/18. 

Cater, Silas D.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Catozzi, Alfred H.— Jd. Nov. 1/18; S,'7. 

Chase, R. L. (D.C.)— Jd. Feh. 10/19; 7; Trfd. April 1/19. 

Craft. James C— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 18/18. 

Crandall, Fred R.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. April .5/19. 

Crocker, Augustus O.— Jd. July 13/18; 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Crofoot, Frank L.— Jd. Nov. 1/18; .5; WL\ Nov. 6/18; Died pneumimia Nov. 22/18. 

Daly, Claude C— Jd. Nov. 19/18; 7. 

Dancy, Bryan G.— Jd. in U. S.; 1; Trfd. July 15/18. 

Davant, Guy H.; Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; Evac. sk. Oct. 16/18. 

Davenport, William C— Jd. Oct. 4/18; 4, 5, 7. 

Davis, Robert A.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; KIA Sept. 13/18. 

DePass, Ernest T.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; WIA Sept. 13/18. 

Donoho, Edward S.— Jd. in LT. S.; 1, 2, 3; Trfd. Oct. 28/18. ; 

Driskell, William P.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 7/18. 

Dunne. Richard J.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Durkin, Hugh L,— Jd. in U. S.; 1. 2, 3, 4, 7; WIA Oct. 19/18; Ret. Dec. 23/18; Trfd. 

April 3/19. 
Edwards, Garnett L.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; WIA Nov. 6/18; Ret. Feb. 2/19. 
Ehrle, F. C. (D.C.)— Jd. July 19/18; 2; Trfd. Aug. 14/18. 

Evans, FerroU'E.— Jd. Oct. 4/18; 4, 5, 7. 

Faller, Charles F.— .Id. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 28/18. 
Gettle, McKinlev— Jd. Oct. 19/18; 4, 5, 7; Trfd. April 18/19. 
Goifard, Joseph" J.^Id. Oct. 19/18; 4, 5, 7. 

Graves, Phillip M.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2. .3, 4; GIA Oct. 1.5/18. 

Gray, Robert W.— Jd. Jan. 17/19; 7; Trfd. March 3/19. 

Hackler, James F.— Jd. Nov. 9/18; 5, 7; Evac. sk. Dec. 1/18. 

Hampv. Ernest E.— Jd. Oct. 7/18; 4, 5, 7. 

Hand," Thomas E. (M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4. 5, 7 ; Trfd. Jan. 30/19. 

Hancock, Frank W.— Jd. in V. S.; 1, 2, .3, 4, 7; GIA Oct. 21/18; Ret. Dec. 23/18; Trfd. 
April 8/19. 

Hannig, Emil A.— Jd. May 20/18; 1, 2, 3, 4, .5. 7; WIA Nov. 10/18; Ret. Jan. 28/19; Trfd. 
April 18/19. 

Haynes, Jlelvin R.— Jd. Oct. 4 18; 4, 5, 7. 

Henry, Thomas E.— Jd. Oct. 23/18; .5. 7; WIA Nov. 5/18; Ret. Nov. 20/18. 

Herbert, Wilbur C— Jd. in U. S.; I, 2, 3, 4; WIA Oct. 17/18. 

Herrick, Ralph W.— Jd. Jan. 27/19; 7. 

Hilburn, Oscar P.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 18/18. 

Kite, Fontaine (D.C.)— Jd. Sept. 22/18: 4, 5, 7; Trfd. Jan. 28/19. 

Hofacre, Michael H.— Jd. Oct. 19/18; 4, .5, 7; Trfd. Jan. 28/19. 

Horner, Wheeler B.— .Id. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; WL\ Oct. 15 18. 

Humiihrey, RoUand <).— .Id. Oct. 1/18; 4, 5, 7. 

Illff, Theiidore L.— Jd. Sept. 27/18; 4, .5, 7; Trfd. Ai.ril 18/19. 

Jackson, John L.— Jd. in U. S.; Evac. sk. May 20/18. 

James, Linton S.^Td. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; GIA Sept. 14/18. 

Jansma, Lewis— Jd. Oct. 19/18; 4, 5, 7. 

Johnson, Henry S.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 18/18. , 

Johnson, W. A.— .Td.Dec. 19/18; 7; Trfd. Jan. 28/19. 

Jones, Percival C— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; KIA Oct. 21/18. 

Jones, Thomas E.— .Id. Nov. 7/18; 5. 7. 

Ke.iiic. James E.— Jd. May 18/18; 1, 2, 3, 4, .5, 7. 



Officers Who Served with the Fifth Division 393 

ELEVEXTH ISFASTRr-Conlinued 
First Lieutenants:— CV«(<ma(?d 

Kempski, FelLx A. — Jd. May 8/1!)- 7 

Lacklen, Jesse ( Chaplain )-Jd. Feb. U/lfl; 7; Trfd. Feb 25/19 

Lan,p,„an, Leonard H.-Jd. N.,v. 19/18; 7; Trfd. Jan 29/19 

Lane I^ rank R.-Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. U/IS 

Leach, James A.-Jd. Oct. 4/18; 4, 5^7; Trfd. Jan. 28/19 

Levin, Eh (M.C.)— Jd. March 1/19; 7 

Lewis, McDaniel L.— Jd. Nov. 9/19; g, 7 

Lincoln, Kenneth C— Jd. May 6/19- 7 

Lothrop Douglas L.-Jd. Xo^. 7/18'; 5, 7; Trfd. .Vpril 1.V19 

Lowry, Edwin J.— Jd. Xov. 0/18; 5, 7 

Luden, John F.-Jd. in U. S.; 1; WIA June 2.5 18 

Lyons, William A.— Jd. Oct. 4/18; 4, .5 7 ' 

McDonald, Clyde B.— Jd. May 2()/I9i 7' 

McDonald, George H.— Jd. Oct. 19/18; 4 5 7 

Mcllwain, James C— Jd. in L' S • I ■> 4 i ^ - •!■ <■ ) . 

McKee, George H.-Jd. in l' S ;' 1, 2; T;fd Vu'g 18 8 "'■ '"'''■ 

McMullen, George F.-Jd. Nov. 18/18- 7 ^ ^ ' 

McVeigh, William J. {Chaplain)-^Jd.'Auff 29/18- •? J. ^ - t <. 1 t 

McWhinney, John W.-Jd. Nov. 3/18; 5^7 ' ' ' '' ^''^'^- ■^""- ^'^/l"- 

Mantle, Thomas (Cliaplain)— Jd \iio-' '>fi/IN. 11 t tA ^ ^ ^ 

Mendell, Murray >I.-Jd. Oct. 19")8f4:r7: TrM J^' ^n/'/^'' 

Merrick, John C.-Jd. Oct. 19/18; 4, 5, 7- T^fd Fei; ^Vlf 

Miles Edgar C.-Jd. Sept. 2fi/18;'4,'5,V Vjfd Dec 17/'l ' 

Poinc.^, Harry K.j:..1:A^;^;^.?;-^- ^^ 

p>^=l:^;^i^"^s^--^-1,--s^/v.. 

Price, Chester F-Jd. in U. S.; , 2; WM Aug^/'i? ^ 

Pyles, Miner R.-Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5:7 ^^^ ' 

Ricamore, Phillip AV'.— Jd. Nov. 9/18- 5 7 

Rich, David A.— ,Td. Oct. 4/18; 4, 5, 7 ' 

Ross, William F.— Jd. Xov. 6/19- 5 7 

Runyon. Walter-Jd. in U. S.; 1,2,3, 4; Evac sk Oct 31 IS 

Salbreiter, B. (Chaplain)-Jd. May 20/19- 7 

Sandmeyer, Earl S.— Jd. Nov. 10 /is- .57'' 

Schaffer, John-Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2. 3,' 4- WLV Sent l-^'.s 

Seese, William R.-Jd. Nov 9 18 5 7 Fv»^ ^fl'\ ^^z !«• 

Seipp, Arthur W.-Jd. Ort 4/18; 4! 5. ; '''• ^^"' '^''- 

Shanklin, Almeron— Jd. in U S • / •> -^ 1 t-ti /^ . , 

Shanahan. Robert E -Jd Mav ';4/I8"' t V ^iK^'^' ^''^^' ^^C. 

Shaw. Cedric H.-Jd. in r.'s 12,^ KI ( Oc ' Uns^''' ""''■ '''''■' '"^'- ^'^'- ^1/18 

Shaw. Roland W.-Jd. Nov. 9/18; .5, 7. ^ 

Showalter, John E. — Jd in 11 S ' 1' o o nrr . ^ . 

Slaughter, Theron H.-Jd" ^la;2j-18': l\ l\i, ^ Jf^ls" 

Smith, Emda J.— Jd. in U. S. ; 1, 2 3 4 5 7 ' 

Smith, Norfleet S.-Jd. in U. S.; 1. 2,' 3! 4'; DW Oct -O'lS 

Staples, Z. C.-Jd. May 10/18; Trfd. Mav 20/18 

S eT""' ^T:t^^'— ^^'' '" ^'- S' 1. 2; Trfd. Aug. 18 18 

S etfnius Williani C.-J,l. June 27/18; 1, 2, 3; GIA Sept WIS 

Stevens, George R.— Jd. May 20/18- 1 o q . L ,,'1 ^ J"' '-/l*^- 

Nov. 7/18. ^ ' ' "' ^' *"^' ^ ^-^ ^"-P*- 12/18; Ret. Oct. 1.5/18; WL\ 

Stilwell, Robert L.— Jd. Oct. 19/18- 457 

Stinson, Harry M.—ld. in U. S.; l] 2; Trfd \u. 7/T8 
Stuart, Walter P.-.Td. Nov. 9/18; 5, 7; Tr d May 1/19 
Swanner, Charles D.-^d. Nov. 8/18 5 w/'v Vov 10/18 
Swmt, Blakely R.— Jd. in U S - 1 9 q T^ ', ?{ 

Taskett Her,;ert A.-.ld. Ly 20/18; 'US- ■tu?l8;;8"'- 
Tharp. Lawrence M.-Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug 30>18 



394 Hisiunj of the Fifth Division 

ELEVENTI I INF AWniY—Vontinu<jd 

FjRST I .lEHTENA XTS : ( '(JlltillUI'd 

Thomas, Flnyil E.— Jd. Dec. 23/18; 7; Trfd. Jan. 29/19. 

Town.scnd, Edpir 15. (M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, a, 4., .5, 7; GIA Oct. 17/18; Not evac. 

\an Horn, John D. (C l)a]ilain)— .Id. July 10/18; 2, 3, i, 5, 7; WI.V Nov. (i/18; Not evac. 

Vo.shcll, Vilo M. (M.C.)— Jd. Sept. 22/18; 4, 5, 7; Trfd. Jan. 6/19. 

Ward, Samuel K.— Jd. in V. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aufr. 22 18. 

W'atlvin.s, Edward M.— ,Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 18/18. 

Watson, Archie C— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Evac. .sk. Nov. 6/18. 

Weaver, Maurice S. (M.C.)— Jd. June 21/18; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. Feb. 13/19. 

Widainan. Clvde F.— Jd. Nov. 18/18; 7; Trfd. Jan. 29/19. 

Williaius, Jolin D. (D.C.)— .Id. May 3/19; 7. 

Williams, Thomas (). (M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, .5; Trfd. Nov. 19/18. 

Wolford, Clair E.— Jd. Oct. 19/18; 4, 5, 7; Trfd. May 10/19. 

Young, Oliver E.— Jd. Oct. 28/18; 5, 7. 

Second Lieutenants: 

Adams, Edward — Id. in V. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; Evac. sk. Oct. 31 18. 

Adams, Harry A.— Jd. Nov. 13/18; 7; Trfd, May 13/19. 

A'Hearn, Leonard W.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. July 21 18. 

Aldridge, George P.-^Id. Nov. 6/18; 5, 7. 

Armstrong, Howard J.^Jd. Nov. 6/18; 5, 7; Trfd. ,Ian. 28/19. 

Hader, H. J.— Jd. Nov. 1/18; 5, 7. 

IMair, Earl A.— Jd. Nov. 13/18; 7. 

Blakelv, \'ictor K. D.— Jd. Oct. 4/18; 4; KIA Oct. 14/18. 

HIedsoe, Koliert J— Jd. in U. S.; 1; Trfd. July 8/18. 

Bolt. John E.— Jd. Jan. 17/19; 7. 

Brooks, Herman T.— ,Td. Oct. 4/18; 4; WIA Oct. 15/18. 

Butler, John- A.— .Id. Nov. 9/18; 5, 7. 

Bvron, Rohert S.— Jd. Nov. 9/18; 5, 7. 

Callahan, Thonuis — Td. Oct. 4/18; Discli. Dec. 27/18. 

Cardinal, Louis C— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 26/18. 

Cates, Jay E.- Jd. Oct. 26/18; 5, 7; WI.A, Nov. 5/18; Not evac. 

Clark, Leo G.— Jd. Oct. 23/18; 5, 7; Trfd. Jan. 29/19; DSC. 

Clifton, Frank J. — Td. Nov. 9/18; 5, 7. 

Coll.y, Ralph D.— Jd. July 25/18; 2; Trfd. Aug. 18/18. 

Conwav, Ewing D. — Jd. Jan. 17/19; 7. 

Crull, Rohert— Jd. Oct. 13/18; 4, 5; WIA Nov. 7/18. 

Cummings, Patrick J.— Jd. Oct. 13/18; KIA Oct. 20/18. 

Dent, Claude S.— Jd. Nov. 9/18; 5, 7; Evac. sk. April 20/19. 

Duffy, Charles A.— Jd. July 24/18; 2, 3, 4; WIA Oct. 14/18; DW Oct. 15/18. 

Ecton, Frank C— .Td. Oct." 4/18; 4, 5. 7. 

Edmonds, George L.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Eldridge, Edwin H.— .Td. Nov. 9 18; 5, 7. 

Fabian, Emil M.— .Td. May 6/19; 7. 

Fawn, John J.— Jd. Oct. 4/18; 4; WIA Oct. 14/18. 

Gamble, Robert— Jd. in V. S.; 1, 2, 3; KIA Sept. 12/18. 

Clault, Irwin— ,Td. Oct. 14/18; 4; WIA Oct. 15/18. 

Greenwood, Albert E.— Jd. Nov. 13/18; 7; Trfd. .Tan. 28/19. 

Guise, Jesse W.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; WIA Sept. 12/18; DW Jan. 1.5/19. 

(hivnn. Mack S.— .Td. Oct. 4/18; 4; WIA Oct. 14/18. 

Harris, Jesse E.— Jd. Oct. 4/18; 4; WIA Oct. 14/18. 

Hebblewaite, Mark P.— Jd. Nov. 12/18; 7; Evac. sk. Dec. 23/18. 

Heeg, William F.— Jd. Aug. 2/18; 2; Trfd. Aug. 18/18. 

Heinisch, H. G.— Jd. Mar. 11/19; 7; Trfd. Mar. 27/19. 

Herrod, Harrv— Jd. Mav 20/19; 7; Evac. sk. M.ay 27/19. 

Hey wood, Francis C— .Td. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 5/18. 

Hill, AVilliam M.— Jd. May 20/18; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 18/18. 

Ilonness, Clement F. — Jd. Jan. 14/19; 7. 

Horton. Harry C— Jd. in V. S.; 1, 2, -i. 4; KIA Sept. 13 18. 

Huey, Frank— Jd. Oct. 4/18; 4; WIA Oct. 14/18. 



Officers Who Served tcith the Fifth Divmon 395 

ELE\ EXTH ISFASTHY—Contlnuf'd 

SECONn Lieutenants : — Continued 

James, Henry— Jd. Nov. 9/18; 5, 7; Disch. May 17/19. 

James, Raviiioncl H.— Jd. May 20/18; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 18/18. 

Jensen, Carl O.— Jd. Oet. li/is; 4; WIA Oct. 11/18. 

Jefferson, Robert W.— Jd. March 16/19; 7. 

Johnson, Harrison W.— .Id. Oct. U/18; i, 5, 7. 

JoUev, Ronald W.— Jd. April 8/19; 7. 

Jones, Albert E. D.— ,ld. May 20/18; 1, 2, 3; \VI.\ Scjit. 12/18. 

Kauffman, Clarence E.— ,Id. Oct. 4./18; -1; WI.V Oct. 1.5/18. 

Konietzko. Gustave — Jd. Nov. 9/18; 5, 7. 

Lambert, Bennett G.— Jd. Oct. V18; 4, 5; WI.V Nov. 7/18. 

Lemon, WilHam— Jd. May 20/18; 1, 2; WI.V Aug. 18/18. 

Lil)pincott, Jesse B.— Jd."in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 18/18. 

Liska, Clarence .-V.— Jd. Oct. 1/18; 4; WIA Oct. 14/18. 

Lowe, Clarence C— Jd. Nov. 2/18; 5, 7. 

MacLav, Donald E.— Jd. Nov. 9/18; 5, 7. 

McAlli.ster, Samuel W.— Jd. Nov. 9/18; -5, 7; Trfd. May 1/19. 

McCargo, Donald J.— Jd. Nov. 9/18; 5, 7. 

McCormack, John L.— Jd. July 24/18; 2, 3, 4, 7; Trfd. .Ian. 29/19. 

McCulloch, William A.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. .Vug. 17 18. 

McLain, Raymond E.— Jd. Nov. 5/18; 5, 7. 

McNamara, Leo C— Jd. Oct. 4/18; 4; KIA Oct. 14 18. 

Mears, Judson— <Id. Nov. 13/18; 7. 

Mees, Reinhold C.^Id. July 16/18; 2. 3, 4, 7; WL\ Oct. 14/18; Ret. Nov. 20/18. 

Mehl, Fred C— Jd. Oct. 4/18; 4; WI.^ Oct. 20/18. 

Mehnert, Cieorge F.— Jd. Oct. 4/18; 4; WI.A Oct. 14/18. 

Meyer, Emil B.— Jd. July 25/18; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Evac. sk. Oct. 28/18. 

Meyers, A. A.— Jd. Nov." 1/18; 5, 7; Trfd. May 4/19. 

Miller, Welty A.— Jd. Oct. 4/18; 4; KIA Oct. 15/18. 

Monell, George B.— Jd. Nov. 9/18; 5, 7. 

Morrow, Guy H.— Jd. Nov. 15/18; 7; Trfd. Dec. 17/18. 

Nelson, Peter R.— Jd. Nov. 9/18; 5, 7; Trfd. May 13/19. 

Neylon, Edward A.— Jd. Nov. 9/18; 5, 7; Trfd. May 13/19. 

Ousterhaut, L. C— Jd. Oct. 23/18; 5; WI.V Nov. 5/18. 

Peterson, John— Jd. Oct. 4/18; 4, 7; WI.V Oct. 21/18; Ket. Nov. 28/18. 

Pittman, William P.— Jd. May 6/19; 7. 

Pridgen, R. H.— ,Id. .Vjjril 29/19; 7. 

Pyle, John H — ,Id. .Vug. 3/18; 2, 3; KIA Sept. 12/18. 

Randoli)h, John H.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 7/18. 

Reed, Hugh A.— Jd. Oct. 4/18; 4, 7; WI.V Oct. 14/18; Ret. Nov. 2;;/18. 

Rhodes. Bernard L.— .Id. Nov. 7/18; 5, 7. 

Rice, R. M.— ,Id. July 19/18; 2, 3, 4; Trfd. Oct. 31 18. 

Roe, Bernard C— Jd. Oct. 10/18; 4, 5, 7; Trfd. Feb. 1/19. 

Royer, William R.— Jd. July 2.5/18; KIA Oct. 16/18. 

Saint, John M.^Id. Oct. 4/18; 4; WI.V Oct. 14/18. 

Schaupp, John W.— .Id. in U. S. ; 1, 2, 3, 4; GIA Oct. 20/18. 

Schnebb, K. J.— Jd. July 30/18; 2; Trfd. Aug. 18/18. 

Schuder. Roily M. — Id. Oct. 9/18; 4; WI.V Oct. 15/18; Ret. Jan. 12 19. 

Seidel, Frank" (V.C.)—Jd. April 28/19; 7; Trfd. May 6/19. 

Shaffer, Edgar C— Jd. Nov. 9/18; 5, 7; Trfd. May io/19. 

Shepi.ard, Barney L.— Jd. .Vug. 3/18; 2, 3, 7; Trfd. May 10/19. 

Smith, John C— Jd. Oct. 4/18; 4; WLV Oct. 15/18. 

Snyder, George— Jd. Nov. 9/18; .5, 7; Trfd. Jan. 28/19. 

Soper, Harold S— Jd. in V. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. .Vug. 7/18. 

Stroer, Henry— Jd. Oct. 4/18; 4; WIA Oct. 14/18. 

Stukhart, George— Jd. Oct. 4/18; 4; WI.V Oct. 14/18. 

Sweeney, John G.— Jd. Dec. 19/18; 7. 

Taylor," Ray— Jd. Nov. 9/18; 5, 7; Trfd. May 10/19. 

Thomson, A. T.^Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. July 28/18. 



396 History of the Fifth Division 

ELEVENTH INFANTRY— Continued 

Second Liexitenakts : — Continued 

Tippett, Ralph W.— Jd. May 20/18; 1, 2. 3; KIA Sept. 12/18, 

Tracy, Cecil H.-^d. Oct. VIS; WIA Oct. 21/18. 

Walker, Cliarle.s D.— Jd. July 23/18; 2; Trfd. Aug. 18/18. 

Whitehou.se. Edwin H.— .Id. "in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; WIA July 7/18; Ret. Aug. 8/18; WIA 

Oct. 16/ 18. 
Worth, Hamilton— J d. Nov. S) 18; 5, 7. 
Wright, Harold S.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 18/18. 
Yontz, Patricli^Id. Nov. 9/18; 5, 7; Trfd. Jan. 28/19. 



FIFTEENTH MACHINE GUN BATTALION 

LlETTTENANT CoiONET.: 

Grimes, William M.— Jd. June 28/18; 1, 2, 3, 1, 5, 7. 

Major: 

Muncaster, John H.— Jd. May 17/18; 1; Trfd. June 22/18. 

Captains: 

Burges.s, Frederick V.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 7; WIA Sept. 13/18; Ret. N.iv. 16/18; DS 

Div. Hq. Jan. 21/19; DSC. 
Cox, William F.— Jd. in U. S. ; 1, 2, 3, t, .5. 7; GI.\ Aug. 1(>'18; Not evac; Trfd. April 

8/19. 
Doe, Jen.s A.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 10/18. 
Farmer. James T.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7. 
Griner, George W.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, l, .5, 7. 
Hamhlen, Archelaus L. — Td. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 1/18. 
Haskell, Frank E.— Jd. July 24/18; 2, 3; Trfd. Oct. 1/18. 

Irving, Frederick A.— Jd. iii U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 7; WI.V Sept. 12/18; Ret. Dec. 10 18. 
Moore, Buhl— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 4, 5, 7. 
Koherts, Gilbert M. (M.C.)-^Td. in V. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 
Rossell, Daves— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2. 3, 4; DW Oct. 14 18. 
Stacey, James H. (D.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 7; Trfd. May 4/19. 
Vinzant, W. D.— Jd. Nov. 12/18; Trfd. Nov. 14/18. 
Wersehe, George W.— Jd. in U. S.; 2; Accidentally killed .lu!y 18/18. 
Williams, Wallace— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 4, 5; Trfd. Nov. 18/19. 

FinsT Lieutenants: 

Hliss, Paul P.— Jd. Feb. 2(i/19; 7. 

Brown, Byron C— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; WI.\ July 22/18. 

Gehres, Floyd E.— Jd. Aug. 20/18; Trfd. Aug. 23/18. 

Hammond, Arthur B.— Jd. May 8/19; 7. 

Hartshorn, Obart V.— Jd. April 10/19; 7; Trfd. May 7/19. 

Hilgartner, Andrew H.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Kotmehl, William H.— .Td. Oct. 7/18; 4, 5, 7; DSC. 

Leon, Harry— Jd. April 1/19; 7. 

Marcovitz, Solomon— Jd. Aug. 29/18; 3, 4; KIA Oct. 14/18. 

Mitciiell, Lucullus N. D.— .Id. in U. S.; 1, 2, .3, 4, 7; WIA Oct. 14/18; Ret. Nov. lfi/18. 

Mitchell, WiUiam R. K.— Jd. May 26/18; 1; Trfd. July 7/18. 

Morgan, Earl A.^Id. May 28/19; 7. 

Murray, Edward M.— .Id. "in V. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 2.5/18. 

O'Neill, James A.— .Td. in U. S.; 1, 2, 7. 

Owens, William I.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 4. .5. 7. 

Ruthven, Lee— Jd. April 7/19; 7. 

Thomp.son, Frank M.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3; KIA .Sept. 12/18. 

Ughetta, Peo J. C— Jd. May 24/18; 1, 2, 4, .5, 7. 



Officers Who Served with the Fifth Bivision 397 

FIFTEENTH MACHINE GUN BATTALION— Confmucrf 

First Lieutexaxts: — Continued 

Ward, James Clay-^d. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7. 

Willis, Joseph G.— Jd. Aug. 19/18; 2, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. May 25/19. 

V .!on, Josephus B.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; KIA Oct. 14/18; DSC. 

U r.nn, Francis J.^d. May 22/18; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Second Lieutenants: 

Adams, Omer-Jd. May 21/18; 1, 2, 3, 4, 7; Trfd. Jan. 15/19. 

Carr, Richard S.— Jd. Oct. 18/18; 4, 5, 7; Trfd. April 20/19. 

Carroll, Francis A.— .Id. Nov. 16/18; 7. 

Chri,stensen, Alliert— Jd. Dec. 12/18; 7. 

Christopherson, Fritz A. — Jd. April 20/19; 7. 

Dorwart, George M.-^d. July 24/18; 2, 3; WIA Sept. 12/18. 

Dowe, John I.— Jd. May 22/18; 1, 2, 3, 4; WIA Oct. 19/18. 

Downer, Robert H. G.Ajd. Nov. 14/18; 7; Trfd. Jan. 28/19. 

Erdman, William H.— Jd. Dec. 15/18; 7; Evac. sk. Dec. 29/18. 

Ferrell, Glover B.— Jd. Nov. 12/18; 7. 

Fluhart, Jesse E.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Died Feb. 15/18. 

Frater, Homer B.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Evac. sk. July 20/18. 

Glidewell, John H.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 7; GLV Aug. 16/18; Ret. Aug. 20/18. 

Kriesfeld, David A.— Jd. Dec. 13/18; 7. 

McVickar, Herbert K.— Jd. Nov. 14/18; Trfd. Dec. 16/18. 

Mitchell, James O.^d. Nov. 14/18; 7. 

Moon, Benjamin— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; WIA Oct. 14/18. 

Neill. Henry W.— Jd. in U. S.; 1. 2; WIA Aug. 17/18; DSC. 

Pellette, Arthur J.— Jd. Oct. 8/18; 4; WIA Oct. 15/18. 

Phifer, Jacob J.— Jd. April 21/19; 7. 

Rhoades, George W.— Jd. Nov. 13/18; 7; Trfd. Feb. (i/19. 

Schively, E. Dixon-^d. Oct. 6/18; 4; WIA Oct. 14/18. 

Schlesinger, Alexander I..— Jd. in V. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 7; Trfd. April 10/19. 

Smith, Richard J.— Jd. Nov. 13/18; 7. 

Steinberg, Louis — Jd. May 30/19; 7. 

Volk, Floyd F.— Jd. May 21/18; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 8/18. 

Washburn, Winthrop D.— Jd. Nov. 13/18; 7; Trfd. Feb. 6/19. 

Watson, Samuel W.— Jd. May 21/18; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 7/18. 



FIFTH FIELD ARTILLERY BRIGADE HEADQUARTERS 

Brigadier Generals: 

Craig, D. F.— Jd. April 10/19; 7. 

Flagler, Clement A. F.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6; Trfd. Oct. 9/18. 
Fleming, Arthur S.— Jd. March 11/19; 7; Trfd. April 8/19. 
Rivers, W. C— Jd. Oct. 14/18; 6, 7; Trfd. March 10 19. 

Lieutenant Colonel: 

Dunn, William E. — Jd. May 10/19; 7. 

Majors: 

Byrne, M. J.— Jd. in LT. S.; Brigade Adjutant; Trfd. June 23/18. 
Magruder, John— Jd. June 24/18; 2, 3, 6; Brigade .Vdjutant; Trfd. Oct. 26/18. 
Miller, George L.— Jd. Nov. 15/18; 7; Brigade Adjutant; Trfd. Dec. 26/18. 
Ruoff, C. F.— Jd. April 12/19; 7; Brigade Adjutant. 

Captains: 

Bailey, R. A.— Jd. Jan. 29/19; Trfd. April 3/19. 

Brinckerhoff. James E. — .Id. June 24/18; 2, 3, 6; Trfd. Nov. 15/18. 

Cowgill, William— Jd. Oct. 7/18; 6; Trfd. Nov. 14/18. 



398 Ilistury of the Fiflli Divimju 

FIFTH FIELD A lilll.l.KKY HHIC; ADF. ]]V.\nqi\\liTVAiS—Ci,nl!n,i,'<l 

Cai'Tains: — Coiiliiiiicil 

Finney, C. E.— Jd. in I'. S.; 2, 3. (i, 7 ; Trfd. Jan. 2!l 19. 

Knoob, E. F.— .III. May 7/19; Trfd. May ll/lil. 

Yeager, Enier.— .Id. .lunc 24/18; 2, 3. (i, 7; Trfd. Jan. 12/1!». 

FiBST Lieutenants: 

Bellinger, Franlv C— .Id. Nov. 15/18; 7; Trfd. Mari-li 10, ISl. 

Blodgctt, K()l)ert F.— Jd. in U. S.; Trfd. June 21/18. 

Bowle.s, W. B.— Jd. Jan. 12/19; 7; Trfd. April 11/19. 

Boyd, Jaek.son— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, (i; Trfd. Oct. 9/18. 

Brunei, L. J.— Jd. Aug. 10/18; 2, 3, (>, 7; Trfd. Mar.li 12 19. 

CJerlitz, S. J.— Jd. May 11/19; 7. 

Locke, Ben N.— Jd. Nov. 23/18; 7; Trfd. April 29/19. 

Pyke, J. C— Jd. April 1(» '19; 7. 

Thomp.son, John V.— Jd in I'. S. ; 2, 3, (i, 7; Trfd. May 20/19. 

Walker, Paul N.— .Id. .Inly 30 18; 2, 3, (i, 7. 

Second Lieutenants: 

Burns, R. O.— Jd. Oct. 27/18; «, 7; Trfd. May 20/19. 

Fletcher, H.— Jd. June 28/18; 2, 3. (i; I'rfd. (ict. 21/18. 

Pennywitt, John— Jd. Jan. Ihyi9; 7. 

Sproull, E. E.— Jd. May U/19; 7. 

Thomas, W. P.— Jd. June 2t./18; 2, 3, G; Trfd. Nov. 30 18. 



NINETEENTH FIELD ARTILLERY 

Colonels: 

Foy, Robert C.-^d. Jan. 18/19; 7. 

Lanza, Conrad H.— Jd. in U. S.; 2; Trfd. Aug. 22/18. 

McKinlay, William C— Jd. Oct. 23 18; G; Trfd. Nov. 10/18. 

Lieutenant Colonels: 

Carlisle, Paul D.— Jd. Dec. 26/18; 7. 

Dunn, William E.— Jd. Oct. 8/18; (i, 7; Trfd. Dec. 2.5/18. 

Hollingsworth, C. P.^Jd. Aug. 22/18; 2, 3, ti; Trfd. Oct. 8/18. 

Majors: 

Brunzel, Otto L.— Jd. in U. S.; 2; Trfd. Aug. 2/18. 
Donaldson, Robert E.— Jd. in U. S.; Trfd. July 25/18. 
MacTaggart, John S.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6, 7. 
Millar, Edward A., Jr.-^Td. Feb. 17/19; 7. 
Miller, Edward— Jd. Dec. 26/18; 7; Trfd. Jan. .30/19. 
Schaeffer, Frank (M.C.)— Jd. Dec. 24./I8; 7. 
Winton, Alton— Jd. in t". S. ; 2, 3. (i; Trfd. Oct. 10/18. 

Captains: 

Adams, John C— Jd. in U. S.; 2. 3. 6. 7; Trfd. Dec. 24/18. 

Ard, Waldo E.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6, 7. 

Baker, Frederick R.— Jd. in II. S.; 2, 3, li, 7; Trfd. May 30/19. 

Bennewitz, Anthony H. (M.C.)— Jd. Jan. 13/19; 7; Trfd. May 5/19. 

Beukema. Herman— Jd. in U. S.; Trfd. July 21/18. 

Blow, Frank T. (.M.C.)— Jd. Dec. 14/18; 7; trfd. Dec. 24/18. 

Cain, David E.— Jd. in U. S.; 2; Trfd. Aug. 1/18. 

Culhane, Thomas J— Jil. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6, 7; Trfd. Jan. 22/19. 

Dclzell, W. A. (M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3; Trfd. Sept. 19/18 

Dent, Elliot E— ,Id. Aug. 16/19; 2, 3, 6, 7. 

Dunnigan, Francis— Jd. in V. S.; 2; Trfd. Aug. 14/18. 



Officers Who Served icith the Fifth Division 399 

NINETEENTH FIELD ARTILLERY— CoH?m«(</ 

Captains: — Continued 

Greenwald, Carl C.-^Td. in U. S.; 2; Trfd. Aug. 7/18. 

Han.son, Thomas G., Jr. — Id. in V. S.; 2, 3, (i; Trfd. Oct. 9 18. 

Horn, Fred W. (M.C.)— .Id. May 18/19; 7. 

Hutcliison, Amos M.— Jd. Jan. 16/lS); 7. 

Ivanick, George A.— ,Td. in U. S.; 2, 3, fi, 7; Trfd. Dec. 21./1S- 

James, William R.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6, 7; Trfd. Feb. 10/19. 

Kenan, Dan C— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6, 7. 

Maxey, Jesse E.— Jd. May 19/19; 7. 

Meyers, Albert A.— Jd. May 7/19; 7. 

Pajjc, Albert E.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6; Trfd. Nov. 1/18. 

Partridge, Newton L.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6, 7; Trfd. Jan. 18/19. 

Paton, Edgar A. (M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6; Trfd. Sept. 2()yi8. 

Pence, G. L. (M.C.)— Jd. Sept. 26/18; (i, 7; Trfd. Dec. 11/18. 

Redner, Wallace J.— .Td. Jan. ()/19; 7; Trfd. Feb. 15/19. 

Rhett, Alton P.— Jd. May 2V19; 7. 

Rice, Charles R. (M.C.)-^rd. May 8/19; 7; Trfd. May 12 19. 

Rudd, Ray V. S.— Jd. May 7/19;" 7. 

Russell, Wallace A.— Jd. in U. S, ; 2. 3, li, 7; Trfd. Dec. 15 18. 

Shiigg, R. P.— Jd. in U. S.; 2; Trfd. Aug. 2:3/18. 

Shutter, Arnold W— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, fi, 7. 

Stewart, Floyd W.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6, 7. 

Tewes, Martin H.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6, 7. 

WiLon, Stanley F.— .Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, (>, 7; Trfd. May 9/19. 

Wing. Paul R.— ,Id. in U. S.; 2, 3, G, 7; Trfd. Dec. 8/18. 

Woelffer, John li. (DC.)— Jd. in V. S.; 2, .3, (i, 7. 

First Lieutenants: 

Anderegg, John S.— Jd. in L'. S.; 2, 3, (i, 7; Trfd. March 29/19. 

Aves, Delano R. (M.C.)— Jd. in V. S.; 2, 3, (i, 7; Trfd. Dec. 15/18. 

Burns, William H.— Jd. in U. S.; 2; Trfd. Aug. 7/18. 

Casserly, James C.^Id. in U. S.; (i, 7; Trfd. Feb. 21/19. 

Challis,"john V.— Jd. in U. S.; 2; Trfd. .Vug. U/18. 

Cobb, William B.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6, 7. 

Crotty, Robert E.— Jd. in U. S.; 2; Trfd. Aug. II/IS. 

Davies, Bert- Jd. in U. S.; Trfd. July 27/18. 

Fisken, Archibald D.-Jd. in U. S.; 2, 7. 

Garland, Chisholm— Jd. in U. S.; 7; Trfd. May U 19. 

Herrity, James B.— Jd. Jan. 4/19; 7. 

Gilbough, Frederic M. — Jd. Jan. 4./19; 7. 

Graham. Frederick W. W., Jr.— ,Td. in V. S.; 2, 3, (i. 7. 

Hart, Joseph S.— .Id. May 7/19; 7. 

Hayman, George R.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, fi, 7; WIA Nov. i 18; Not Evac. 

Hughes, Isaac— .Id. Jan. 9/19; 7. 

Ives, Stephen B.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, (i; Trfd. Nov. 28/18. 

Kelly, Robert C.^Id. in V. S.; 2, 3, 6, 7. 

Keriian, Redmond F.— .Id. in V. S.; Trfd. July 28/18. 

Kolosky, Adam P.^Id. in U. S.; 2; Trfd. Aug. 11./18. 

Latson! Harley— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 7; Trfd. March 1/19. 

Levy, Edmund H.— Jd. in U. S.; 2; Trfd. Sept. 11/18. 

Margrave, Edmund D.— Jd. in V. S.; 2, 3, 6, 7; Trfd. March 22/19. 

Martin, Henry P.— Jd. Jan. 2/19; 7. 

Menzias, John W. — Jd. Jan. 14/19; 7. 

Miller, Charles M.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, (i, 7. 

Mitchell. Roland E. (V.C.)-Jd. in V. S.; 2, 3, 6, 7. 

O'Hair, Edgar— Jd. in V. S.; 2; Trfd. Aug. 7/18. 

Outz, David T.-^Id. May 19/19; 7. 

Ray. John P.— .Id. May 3/19; 7. 

Rhindress, Leonard B. — Jd. Jan. -5/19; 7. 



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NINETEENTH EIELD AUTILl.EKY— C'(v«^(«h((/ 

EiRST LiEVTKXANTs: — Continued 

Kowlcy, Benjamin B. (M.C.)— Jd. Sept. SL'/IS; li; \\IA Sept. 22/18; Not evac; Trfd. 

Oct. 23/18. 
Schantz, J. V. Henry (V.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, (i, 7; Trf.l. .I.in. 20/19. 
Sniitli, George D. (D.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, (i, 7. 
Sumner, William B.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, (i, 7; WIA Sept. 2() 18; Uet. Nov. 23/. 8; Tr;';!. 

Fel). 15/19. 
Thompson, John V.— Jd. May 21/19; 7. 
Tillot.son, Edwin— Jd. Dee. 17/18; 7; Trfd. Jan. 8/19. 
Van Ostrand, A. Mortimer— Jd. Jan. 22/19; 7. 
Walker, Willard C— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6, 7; Trfd. March 28/19. 
Wayahle, Harry C. (M.C.)— Jd. Dec. 14/18; 7; Trfd. Dec. 30/18. 
Weakley, Beattie W.— Jd. in U. S.; 2; Trfd. Aug. 14/18. 
Whitl.eck, Louis H.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, B, 7. 
Wliitteken, William H.— Jd. Jan. 21/19; 7. 
Wiley, Henry W.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6; Trfd. Nov. 4/18. 
WiltVmg, Clavel T. (M.C.)— Jd. Dec. 30/18; 7. 
Willis, Holiert L.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6, 7; Trfd. Eel). 21/19. 
Wilmer, Thomas W.— Jd. in U. S.; 7. 

Second Lieutenants: 

Baird. Raymond C— Jd. Sept. 13/18; ,3, (i, 7. 

Bancroft, William P.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, (i, 7; Trfd. .\)iril 5/19. 

Barnard, Herliert- Jd. May 25/19; 7. 

Bertsche. Walter G.— Jd. May 25/19; 7. 

Bowles. William B.— .Td. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6, 7; Trfd. Jan. 14/19. 

Burns, Robert O.— Jd. June 22/18; 2, 3, fi; Trfd. Oct. 29/18. 

Cami.bell, Charles H.-^7d. May 25/19; 7. - 

Chamberlain, John P.— Jd. Mav 25/19; 7. 

Coats, Archibald C— Jd. Sept. 15/18; (i; GIA Oct. 25/18; DW Oct. 28/18. 

Cole, Clifford B.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, (i; Trfd. Oct. 18/18. 

Colless, Charles C— Jd. Jan. 5/19; 7. 

Collins, Robert W.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, (i, 7; Trfd. March 24/19. 

Davis, Harry V.— Jd. Feb. 26/19; 7. 

Drew, Jack— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6, 7. 

Duval, Andrew C— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6, 7. 

Fisher, George H.— Jd. July 5/18; 2; Trfd. Aug. 19/18. 

Foisie, Philip S.— Jd. in LI. S.; 2, 3, 6, 7. 

Erear, Perry M.— Jd. in U. S.; Trfd. July 18/18. 

Goodwin, EVwin C— .Id. in U. S.; 2, 3, (>, 7. 

Graham, Harry F.— Jd. May 3/19; 7. 

Hackworth, Trave T.— Jd. Nov. 12/18; 7. 

Hallam, Eric B.— Jd. in V. S.; 2, 3. 6, 7. 

Hirsch, Lee— Jd. Sei^t. 13 18; 3. fi, 7; WIA Oct 9/18; Not evac. 

Hungerford, Edwin II.— Jd. in U. S.; 2; Trfd. Aug. 7/18. 

Kauftman, F. P.— Jd. in U. S.; 2; Trfd. .\ug. 14/18. 

Kitt.s, I. Leonard— Jd. in LT. S.: 2, 3, <i, 7. 

Libby, Wallace A.— Jd. April 3/19; 7. 

Lobfiell, Leighton— Jd. Jan. 11/19; 7. 

McKvoy, John— Jd. Sept. 13/18; 3, (i; Trfd. Oct. fi/lS. 

McGlinn, Thomas F.— Jd. Sept. 10/18; (>, 7; Trfd. Dec. 1/18. 

Matthews, Joe G.— Jd. Jan. 25/19; 7. 

Moran, Francis A.— Jd. in II. S.; 2, 3, li. 7; Trfd. Feb. 13 19. 

Mver.s, Ferris C— Jd. in LI. S.; 2, 3. li. 7; Trfd. \pril ■.'2 19. 

Pollard, Lloyd H.— .Id. in V. S.; 2, 3, (i. 7. 

Roiierts, Edwin W. (V.C.)— Jd. Feb. 2.5 19; 7. 

Roberts. William C— Jd. Jan. 22 19; 7. 

Rome, Bernard — .Id. .Ian. 5/19; 7. 

.Scott. Enos P.— Jd. in V. S.; 2; Trfd. Aug. 7 18. 

.Scott. Harold W.-Jd. Julv 14 18; 2, .3. 6, 7. 



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NINETEENTH FIELD ARTILLERY— C'y«/iHM(« 

Second Lieutenants: — Contimied 

Scotten, Ward C. (V.C.)-^Td. Jan. 15/19; 7; Trfd. May 1/19. 

Sechler, J. W.— Jd. in U. S.; 2; Trfd. Aug. U/18. 

Seibold, William S. (V.C.)— Jd. April 26/19; 7. 

Slieldon, Cliarles M.— Jd. in U. S.; 2; Trfd. Aug. 7/18. 

Tachau, Charles^Jd. Sept. 13/18; fi, 7; Trfd. March 15/19. 

Van Fleet, George F.— .Id. June 27/18; 2; Trfd. Aug. 7/18. 

Walden, Donald M.— Jd. April 19/19; 7. 

Welier, Clarence A. — Jd. April 3/19; 7. 

Wriglit, Thomas L. (V.C.)— Jd. Jan. U/19; 7; Trfd. Felj. 25/19. 



TWENTIETH FIELD ARTILLERY 

Colonels: 

Corey, John W. 15.— Jd. Dec. 30/18; Trfd. Jan. 2/19. 

Cireene, George R. — ,Td. Dec. 24/18; 7. 

Payne, Broolc-^d. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6, 7; Trfd. Dec. 8/18. 

Lieutenant Colonels: 

Carlisle, Paul D.— Jd. Nov. 10/18; (i, 7; Trfd. Dec. 26/18. 
Dunn, William E.— Jd. Dec. 26/18; 7. 

Hollingsworth, C. P.— Jd. Aug. 2/18; 2; Trfd. Aug. 17/18. 
Magruder, John— Jd. in U. S.; 6; Trfd. Oct. 20/18. 

M.\JORs: 

Batson, Roscoe C— Jd. in U. S.; Trfd. July 31/18. 

Clark, Ciivler L.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6, 7. 

Hewitt, Jolin E. (M.C.)— Jd. Aug. It 18; 2, 3, 6, 7; Trfd. AjHil 16/19. 

McConkey, Clyde J.— Jd. in U. S.; Trfd. .luly 31/18. 

McGehee.' Schauml)iirg— Jd. Fell. 8/19; 7. 

Miller, George L.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6; Trfd. Nov. 15/18. 

Sands, Ord L. (M.C.)— Jd. May 2/19; 7. 

Stickney, Whitman G. (M.C.)^d. April 2/19; 7; Trfd. May 2/19. 

Thurber, Phillip L.— .Id. in U. S. ; 2; Trfd. Aug. 1V18- 

White, John D., Jr.— Jd. April 26/19; 7. 

Wyneken, Henry O. (M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 2; Trfd. Aug. 15/18. 

Captains: 

Allcott, Philo, Jr.— Jd. May 8/19; 7. 

Balmat, John H., Jr.— Jd. April 2/19; 7; Trfd. April 11/19. 

Batson, E. Farrar^Id. Jan. 21/19; 7; Trfd. Jan. 25, 19. 

Bell, William F. — Id. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6, 7; Trfd. March 29/19. 

Berry, Harry B.— ,Id. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6, 7. 

Cartwright, Clarence E.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6; Trfd. Oct. 17/18. 

Cowgill, William W.— .Id. Nov. 13/18; 7; Trfd. Jan. 28/19. 

Crafts, Leland W.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6, 7; Trfd. Dec. 14./I8. 

Elliot, George H. (D.C.)— Jd. May 9 19; 7. 

Hollander, Harry— Jd. in U. S.; 2," 3, 6, 7; Trfd. Dec. 11/18. 

Kennedy, Joseph— Jd. in U. S.; 2; Trfd. Aug. 7/18. 

Knight," John T., Jr.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6, 7; WIA Se])t. 12/18; Ret. Sept. 27/18; Trfd. 

April 13/19. 
Knoob, Karl F. (Cav.)— Jd. May 11/19; 7. 
McDonald, Adrian J.-^d. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6, 7. 
McCluer, Nathan E.-^d. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6; Trfd. Oct. 17/18. 
McPherson, Orville S.— Jd. in LT. S.; 2, 3, 6, 7. 
Metts, Walter A.— Jd. April 14/19; 7. 
Michalek, Peter P.^d. in U. S.; 2, .3, 6, 7. 

Minear, Virgil L.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6, 7; GL\ Oct. 2/18; Ret. Oct. 20/18; Trfd. Dec. 
14/18. 



102 His-tor// of lite Fifth Dhisinu 

TWKNTI KVn FIELD AKTILl.ERY— r,;;,//,,,,,,/ 

(^APTAlNs: — < ''til/ inn r/ 1 

I'fiiiicy. Louis H. — Jd. in V. S.; 2, (i, 7. 

<^iiiiiiliy, Hjiintvs 15. — J<1. in U. S. ; 2, :i, (>, 7. 

Hcdf, G. Ross— .Id. in U. S.; 2; Trfd. Aug. 7/lH. 

K.Kk, Bertram N.— ,Id. in I'. S.; 2, 3, li, 7. 

H(i}r.rs, Ru.sh J.— ,Td. in U. S.; 2, 3, (i, 7. 

ScliiilKM-t, Hic-liiird H.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 0, 7. 

Steihel, L. Rol)i-rt (M.C.)— Jd. I<>l). 27/19; 7; Trfd. May 1/19. 

Taalan, ,T. E.— Jd. May 22/19; 7. 

Vo.slu-II, Mild M. (D.C.")— Jd. in V. S. ; 2, 7. 

Weir, William C. (M.C.)— Jd. in V. S.; 2, 3. (i, 7; Fcl>. 11 19. 

Wcslon, Eugene, Jr. — Id. in V. S. ; 2, 3, (i, 7; Trfd, May 13/19. 

First Liei'tf.nants: 

Alvfird, Ellsworth C— Jd. Jan. 3/10; 7. 

.Anderson, Harrison F. — Id. Nov. 17/19; 7. 

Balieoek, Leslie E. — Id. in U. S.; 2; GIA Aug. IH'IS. 

Barker, Levitt H.— Jd. Jan. 17/19; 7. 

Burke, Cecil Fl— Jd. May 13/19; 7. 

Burkhardt. Harold H.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3. (i; Trfd. Oet. 21/18. 

Canii)hell, Robert A.^Id. Jan. 2/19; 7. 

Carrifian, ,\ndre\v, Jr. — Jd. in U. S. ; 2; Trfd. .\iig. 7/18. 

Clarke, H. Glen— Jd. Jan. 4./\9; 7. 

Collins, Alex I.. (D.C.)— Jd. in L!. S.; 2, 3, (i, 7; Trfd. May I. If- 

Coulliourn, William C. — Id. Jan. .3/19; 7. 

Duboe, Ray B,— .Id. Jan. 17/19; 7 

Espay, Harold R.— Jd. Jan. 5/19; 7. 

Etter, Georire- Jd. in V. S.; 2, 3, G, 7. 

Flaek, Cbarles E. (Cav.)— Jd. Jan. .5/19; 7. 

Frit/,, B. Seott (A'.C.)- Jd. May 22/19; 7. 

Gee, Othel J. (M C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6; GL\ Nov. 10/18; DSC. 

Holliday, Samuel C— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6, 7; GIA Oet. 13/18; Ret. Nov. 28 18. 

Hojiper, Ira C— Jd. in U. S. ; 2, 3, (i, 7. 

Hoyt, H. Chester (Chaplain)— Jd. Oet. 7/18; S, 7. 

Kaiie, William V. (M.C.)— Jd. May 2/19; 7. 

Kernan, Harold— Jd. in V. S.; 2, 3, (i; Trfd. Oet. 17/18. 

Killoran, John— Jd. in U. S.; 2. .3, (i, 7. 

Knight, Charles W.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, «i, 7. 

Lattin, Don C— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, (i, 7. 

Lee, Don — Id. in U. S.; 2; Trfd. Aug. 7/18. 

Lindsay, Cbarles— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, (i, 7. 

M.inning. Blagden— .Td. Nov. 10/18; (>, 7. 

Mever, Fred H. (D.C.)— Jd. Jan. 2/19; 7. 

Miller, Stewart F.— Jd. in V. S. ; 2, 3, (i, 7; Trfd. May 1 19. 

Newton. Harold G. (V.C.)— Jd. .\i>ril 7/19; 7. 

Nowlan, Harry H.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, (i, 7; Irfd. Manh 13 19. 

Orr, William G.— ,Id. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6, 7; Trfd. Mareh 28/19. 

Pearee. J. Stuart (Chaplain)— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6; Trfd. Oct. 7/18. 

(^uicksall. Carl B.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, .3, 6, 7. 

Keininfra, Jaeob^Id. in V. S.; 2, 3, (i, 7. 

liettiL', Carl B. — Id. in U. S.; 2, 3, (i, 7. 

Reynolds, Robert P.— .Id. in U. S ; 2, .3, (i, 7; Trfd. Dee. 11, 18. 

Sanford, Roger A. — Id. in U. S.; 2, r>, 7; Trfd. March 1 19. 

Sehl<id<er, Raljili W. (V.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, (i, 7. 

Selby, Arthur N.— .Id. in V. S.; 2; Trfd. Aug. 7/18. 

StotJ-bik. .hdius V. (V.C.)— Jd. Feb. 4/19; 7; Trfd. March 28 19. 

Taylor, Samuel O.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, (i, 7; GIA Aug. 18/18; Kcl. Aug. 21 18. 

Williams, Fr.deriek M.^Td. in V. S.; 2, 3, (i, 7. 

Wilson, Charles R. (V.C.)— Jd. Dec. 13/18; 7. 



Officers Who Served tvilh tlic Fifth Division 403 

TWENTIF.TH FIKI.D \R'illA.¥MY—C(intinii,d 

Second Lieutenants: 

Amlis, Charles F. — Id. Nov. 7/18; (i, 7. 

Atwood. Flovd J.— Jd. Sejit. 11/18; 3, (i, 7. 

Bellcnoit, Oscar L.— Jd. May 23/19; 7. 

Bent, Frederick O.— Jd. May 23/19; 7. 

Birch, Clifford W.— Jd. May 23/19; 7. 

Bostwick, Robert B.— Jd. May 2:i/l»; 7. 

Bryant, Walter J.— Jd. Sept. 11/19; 3, 6, 7; GIA Nov. 8/18; Ket. Nov. 21/18. 

Brown, Cecil A.^d. Jan. 25/19; 7. 

Buchanan, Gordon— Jd. March 19/19; 7. 

Burns, Koliert O.— Jd. May 20/19; 7. 

Cliurch, Albert D.— Jd. Sept. 11/18; 3, (i, 7; CUA Oct. 13 18; Ret. Nov. 14/18. 

Cooper, Herbert G.— >Td. in U. S.; 2, (i, 7; Trfd. D.c. 11./18. 

Davies, Harold— Jd. May 1/19; 7. 

Devoe, Donald R.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6, 7; Trfd. Dec. U 18. 

Driber, Louis H.— Jd. Jan. 25/19; 7. 

English, Robert S.— Jd. Nov. 7/18; (i, 7. 

Farrar, Richard J. H.— Jd. in U. S.; 2; Trfd. Aug. 7/18. 

Flint, Arthur P.— Jd. Sept. 11/18; 3, (i, 7; Trfd. March 11, 19. 

Fro.jen, Enoch A.— Jd. Sept. 11/18; 3, (i, 7; Trfd. Feb. 22/19. 

Garcia, Joe G.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, (>, 7. 

Ginther, Richard S.— Jd. May 2/19; 7. 

Hope, Herbert W.— Jd. July 5/18; 2; Trfd. Aug. 7/18. 

Howard, George E.— Jd. No"v. 9/18; 0, 7; Trfd. Feb. 2V19. 

Kendrick, Hazen W.— .Id. Jan. 21/19; 7. 

King, Michael J.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, (i, 7. 

Lacey, George V.— Jd. Aug. 27/18; 3, 6, 7; Trfd. .\i>ril (i 19. 

McBane, Elwood P. (V.C.)— Jd. May .5/19; 7. 

McMenomy, Robert L.— Jd. Sept. 11/18; 3, (>, 7. 

Matthews, Stewart B.— Jd. in U. S.; 2; Trfd. Aug. 7/18. 

Rohwer, Ray— Jd. Jan. 22/19; 7. 

Sharp, Joel H.^d. Jan. 27/19; 7. 

Sprankle, Stanley K.— Jd. Sept. 11/18; 3, (i, 7. 

Thomas, Walter "P.-^d. in U. S.; 7; Trfd. May 4/19. 

Thompson, Paul F.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, G, 7; Trfd. March 7/19. 

Watson, Edward T.— .Td. in U. S.; 2; Trfd. Aug. 7/18. 

WMllis, Waid S.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, .3, (i, 7. 

Williams, Wilfred B.— ,Td. in U. S.; 2, 3, (!, 7; Trfd. ,Ian. 28 19. 

Wilson, David B. (V.C.)— Jd. Aug. 30/18; 3, 6, 7; Trfd. .\|iril 23/19. 



TWENTY-FIRST FIELD ARTILLERY 

Colonel: 

McxMaster, Richard H.— Jd. in V. S.; 2, 3, (i, 7; Trfd. May 8/19. 

Lieutenant Colonels: 

Clarkson, Herbert S.— Jd. Nov. 21/18; 7. 
Gay, George S.— Jd. Aug. 27/18; 3, (i; Trfd. Oct. 6/18. 
Jeancon, Jean A. — Td. in U. S.; 2, 3, G, 7; Trfd. May 18/19. 
Quinn, Leo P.— Jd. in IT. S.; 2; Trfd. Aug. 7/18. 
Seaman, George G.— Jd. in V. S.; 2, .3, G; Trfd. Nov. 5/18. 
Spence, William — Jd. March 25/19; 7. 

Majors: 

Doolittle, Julius T. A.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, G, 7; DS Div. Hq. Dec. 31/18. 
Downing, George J.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, G, 7; Trfd. Jan. 15/19. 



101. History of tlic Fifth Division 

TWENTY-FIRST FIKLD AU'illA.KRY—Conthmed 

Majors: — Continued 

Holcomh, William S.— Jcl. in U. S.; 2; Trfd. Aug. 7/18. 

I.uttimorc, Beiiiauiin— Jtl. May 1/lfl; 7. 

Miller, Sidiuy S.— Jtl. Jan. 2.5 19; 7; Trfd. Marcli 21 IS. 

Ntbk-tt, Htri.i-rt C. (M.C.)— Jd, in U. S.; 2, 3, (i. 7. 

Schacffer. Frank (M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, (i, 7; Trfd. Dec. 20/18. • 

Sellcek, Clyde A.^Td. in U. S.; 2; Trfd. Aug. 27/18. 

Wallace, John H.— Jd. in U. S.; 2; Trfd. Aug. 20/18. 

White, John D.— Jd. April 2.5/19; 7; Trfd. April 27/19. 

Wyche, Ira T.— Jd. in U. S.; 2; Trfd. Aug. 7/18. 

Captains: 

Blodgett, Robert F.— Jd. in U. S. ; 2. 3, (i, 7. 

Boom, Carl-^Id. Jan. 17/18; 7; Trfd. Jan. 30/19. 

Blow, Frank T. (M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, (>, 7; Trfd. May (i/19. 

Brinkerhoff, James— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, (i, 7; Trfd. May 10/19. 

Burns, Edward— J d. in U. S.; 2, 3, (i. 7. 

Chase, Ro.ss I.. (D.C.)— Jd. March 31/19; 7; Trfd. May 11/19. 

Crawford, Wallace H.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, (i; Trfd. Nov. 1/18. 

Cullins, Irwin R.— Jd. May 21/19; 7. 

Dunckel, William C— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, (i, 7; (JI.V Sept. 24/18; Ret. t)ct. 1/18. 

Finley, Harold D.^d. in U. S.; 2, 3, (i, 7. 

Gair, Arthur V.— Jd. May 21/19; 7. 

Genung, James H. — .Td. in U. S.; 2; Trfd. Aug. 7/18. 

Graves, Everett M.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, li, 7. 

Greaves, Gennad A.— Jd. in U. S.; Trfd July 22/18. 

Harding, Hugh X— .Jd. May 6/19; 7. 

Kuykendall. Clav W.— Jd. in V. S.; 2, 3, (i. 7; Trfd. May 10/19. 

Lewis, Hay M.— Jd. Jan. 16/19; 7. 

Marks, Sumter D., Jr.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3. (i, 7. 

McQueen, Isaac R.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, (i, 7; Trfd. May 10/19. 

Patterson, James O.— Jd. May 23/19; 7. 

Pratt, Harmon C. (D.C.)— .Td. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6, 7. 

Sarge. Frederick (Ord.)— ,Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3; Trfd. Sept. 28/18. 

Searight, Hamilton F. — Td. in U. S.; 2. 3, (i. 7. 

Siiringer, Edward S.— ,Td. in V. S.; 2, 3, 6, 7; Trfd. .March 8/19. 

Telford, Percy K. (M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, (i, 7. 

Watrous, Raymond J.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3; Trfd. Sept. 18/18. 

Williams, Thomas O.— Jd. Dec. 12/18; 7. 

Woodruff, Victor R.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, (i, 7. 

Yeager, Emer R.— Jd. Jan. 13/19; 7. 

FiR.ST Lieutenants: 

Abbott, Edwin H.— Jd. May 3 19; 7. 

Anderson, John K. — Jd. in U. S. ; 2, 3, 6, 7. 

Bailey, William L.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, (i, 7; Trfd. May 10/19. 

Bedell, Thomas A.— Jd. .\pril .51!); 7. 

Burch, Angelus F.— Jd. Jan. 18/19; 7. 

Carson, Donald A.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3. (i. 7. 

Delaney, Frank C.-^Td. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6, 7; Trf<l. .March 18/19. 

Donaldson, Warren G. — .Td. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6, 7. 

DufFendack, Jose F. (D.C.)— Jd. Aug. 12/18; 2. 3. 6, 7; Trfd. March 4/19. 

Duncan, Donald— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, (i, 7; Trfd. March 31/19. 

Dunn, Thomas E.— ,Td. in U. S.; 2, 3. (i, 7. 

Faurote, Guv C— Jd. in V. S.; 2, 3, 6, 7. 

Fliesher, Ben S. (M.C.)— .Td. March 6/19; 7; Trfd. March 7/19. 

Fritz, Benjamin S. (V.C.)— Jd. Jan. 18/19; 7; Trfd. March 21/19. 

Cierlitz, Sylvester J. — Td. May 3/19; 7; Trfd. May 14/19- 

Hall, Elhridge G. — Id. Jan. .3/19; 7. 



' Officers Who Served zvith the Fifth Division 405 

TWENTY-FI KST FI EI.D A IITI I ,LE R\—Confmued 

First Lieutenants : — Continued 

Haun, William G.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6, 7. 

Hensley, Lee— Jd. Jan. 2/19; 7. 

Jacob.s, William S.— Jd. in U. S. ; 2, 3, (i, 7. 

Jacobus, Jesse J.— Jd. June 26 18; 2, 3, (i, 7; Trfd. April 1 '10. 

Jarrel, Foster T. (M.C.)— Jd. Feb. 7/19; 7. 

Jones, Lawrence McC. — .Jd. Dee. 7/18; 7. 

Kilbourn, Orrin P.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6, 7. 

Ladd, Henry M., Jr.— Jd. in V. S.; 2, 3, (i, 7; Died Fel). 18 19. 

Law, Bernard C— Jd. in U. S.; 2; Trfd. Sept. 5/18. 

Littlefield. Arthur R.-J^d. Jan. 17/19; 7. 

Locke, Ben N.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, (i; Trfd. Nov. 23/18. 

Marion, Vincent (Ord.)— Jd. Jan. 7 19; 7; Trfd. April U/19. 

Moore, Robert S.^d. Jan. 17/19; 7. 

Morgan, Woodward H. (Chaplain) — ,Td. in U. S. ; 2, 3, (i, 7. 

Nauts, Herbert W.— .Id. in V. S.; 2; Trfd. Aug. 28/18. 

Neville, Harry O.— Jd. Jan. 5/19; 7; Trfd. Jan. 30/19. 

Oliver, Robert W. (V.C.)-^d. Get. (i/18; 6, 7; Trfd. .\pril 22/19. 

Osterloh, Richard M.— Jd. Jan. 3/19; 7. 

Robinson, Arthur J.^Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6, 7. 

Schwaderer. Eugene B.— Jd. in V. S.; 2, 3, 6, 7; Trfd. March 18/19. 

Scott, Russell— Jd. in U. S.; 2; Trfd. Aug. 7/18. 

Shearer, Paul B.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, (i, 7. 

Smith, Gurney L.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, fi, 7; Trfd. April U/19. 

Smith, Monte" C. (V.C.)-^d. Oct. 6 IS; (i, 7; Trfd. Dec. 13/18. 

Steele, William C— .Id. in U. S.; 2, 3, U, 7. 

Stotchik. Julius V. (V.C.) — Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, (i, 7; Trfd. Feb. 5/19. 

Taylor, Luther L.— Jd. .Ian. 1/19; 7. 

Tennison, Arthur R.--Jd. Jan. 5/19; 7; Trfd. March 18/19. 

Tillotson, Edwin H.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, (i, 7; Trfd. May 10/19. 

Warren, Ross B. — Jd. in U. S. ; 3, 6, 7. 

Webb, Robert F.— Jd. in U. S.; 2; Trfd. Aug. 7/18. 

West, Lewis J.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, (i, 7. 

Whalen, Thomas F.— .Id. in U. S.; 2, 3, (i, 7; Trfd. Dec. 1()/18. 

Woodward, Enos P. — Id. in V. S. ; 2, 3, 6, 7. 

Secoxd Lieutenants: 

Adler, Samuel^Id. J.an. 24-/19; 7; Trfd. Feb. 21/19. 

Arnold, Daniel G.— Jd. Sept. 12 19; 3, (i, 7; Trfd. Jan. 30/19. 

Bieri, Frederick E.— Jd. May 23/19; 7. 

Black, Creal— Jd. May 27/19; 7. 

Bostick, Benjamin— Jd. Oct. 18 18; (i, 7. 

Brant, Charles W.— Jd. in V. S.; 2, .3. 6, 7. 

Byerly, Ethnund A.— Jd. May 2.3/19; 7. 

Craddock, Clarence E.— Jd. Sept. 12/18; 3, fi, 7. 

Craig, Melvin H.—Jd. in U. S.; 2; Trfd. .\ug. 7/18. 

Debbink, Henry K.— Jd. Jan. 1/19; 7. 

Drotning, Henry— Jd. Sept. 12/18; 3, fi, 7; Trfd. .\pril 22/19. 

Fandrich, Victor— Jd. Nov. 7/18; fi, 7. 

CTcrholz, Robert P.— Jd. March 31/19; 7. 

Hill, Thomas W.— Jd. in V. S.; 2; Trfd. ,\ug. 7/18. 

HoflF, Hugh H.—Jd. in U. S.; 2; Trfd. Aug. 7/18. 

Hurich, Oscar J.— Jd. Oct. 18/18; 6, 7. 

Jarvis, Leroy O.— Jd. Jan. 24./18; 7; Trfd. .\pril 5/19. 

Johnson, William E. — Jd. March 31/19; 7. 

Laing, John W.-^Td. Sept. 12/18; 3, fi, 7. 

McKinley, Reed — Jd. Oct. 18/18; 6', 7. 

Melrose, Paul E. — Jd. April 15/19; 7. 

Pennywitt, John— Jd. Jan. 22/18; 7; Trfd. Jan. .30/18. 



406 History of the Fifih Division 

TWENTY-FIRST FIELD A KTIl.LKUY— ('»«//««( </ 

Sf:CONI) LiKUTFNANTS: ( 'l»llilllll'(l 

Kagsdiik-, .Jack W.— Jil. Mari-h 31/18; 7. 

Kees, Grovcr C— Jd. in U. S.; 2; Trfd. Aug. 15/18. 

Head, Jose])li W.— Jd. Jan. 22/lS; 7. 

KutU-dgf, Virgil .V.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6, 7. 

Siddons, James B.— Jd. March 31/19; 7. 

Smitli. I5enjaniin H.— Jd. March 21/19; 7; Trfd. May 2V19. 

Smith, Waiter B.— Jd. Aug. 12/18; 2, 3, (i, 7; Trfd. March 31/19. 

SprouU, Rhner E.— Jd. March 31/19; 7; Trfd. May 17/19. 

Stecker, Harry M.— Jd. Jan. 24./19; 7; Trfd. April 22/19. 

Steven.son, Kenyon— ,Id. Oct. 18/18; (i, 7; DS Div. Hq. Marcli 10/19. 

Stiitznian, Howard F. — Jd. April 5/19; 7. 

Thayer, Norton— Jd. in U. S. ; 2; Trfd. Aug. 7/lS. 

Traxler, Dean L.— .Id. Dec. 31/18; 7. 

Weis.s, Bernard— Jd. Jan. 22/19; 7. 

Wester, Heuhen— Jd. in U. S.; Trfd. July 22/18. 

Whitman, I'aul 1,.— Jd. Nov. 7/18; 6, 7. 



SEVENTH ENGINEERS 

Colonels: 

Adams. Lewis M.— Jd. in U. S, : 1, 2, 3; Trfd. Se]it. 23/18. 
I'aules, Karl C— Jd. in V. S.; 2, 3. 1, .->, 7. 

Lieutenant Colonel: 

Morton, Leon L.— .Id. in LI. S.; 1, 2, 3, t, 5, 7; Trfd. March (i/19. 

Majors: 

Cooi)er. Harry R.— Jd. May 28/19; 7. 
Finley, Thomas D.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 13/18. 
Gesler, Earl E— ,Id. in l'. S.; 1; Trfd. July 1/18. 
Hoge, William M.— .Id. in I'. S. ; 1, 2, 3, 1, 5, 7; DSC. 
Kuentz, Oscar ().— Jd. in U. S.; 1; Trfd. July 17/18. 
Morton, Edward C— Jd. in IT. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4-, 5, 7. 
Peterson, John P.— ,Id. March 20/19; 7; Trfd. May 2/19. 
Swan, Wvman R.— .Id. in U. S. ; 1, 2, 3, l. 5, 7; DSC. 
Teale, Willis E.— ,Id. in L. S.; 1, 2; Trfd, Aug. 31/18. 

Captains: 

Bever, Harold F. — Id. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 1, 5, 7. 

Brk.sher, Lawrence A.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; Trfd. Oct. 12/18. 

Coughlin, Robert J.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, t, 5, 7. 

Curti, Ralph E. (M.C.)— Jd. Sept. 27/18; 1, 5, 7. 

Fish, Ciilhert D.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 12/18. 

Hanson, Elmer C. (D.C.)— Jd. Feb. 13/19; 7. 

Henry, James C— Att. May 2/19; 7. 

.lames, Hamilton D.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, .3. 1, 5, 7. 

Keller, Walter S.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; KIA S.]it. 17 18. 

Knapp, Willard A.— Jd. in V. S.; 1; DS Div. lh|. .luly 17/18. 

Laracy, Joseph-^Id. in V. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

La Rov, Herbert A.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. .\ug. 19/18. 

McAdams, Howard R.— Jd. in U. .S.; 1, 2, .3, 4, 5, 7; WL\ Nov. 5 18; Not evac; DSC. 

Meier, Walter H.— Jd. in V. S.; 1, 2. 3, -t, 5; Trfd. Nov. 18/18. 

Mercer, Frank O.— Jd. in U. S.; 1. 2, 3, 1, 7; WIA Aug. 17 '18; Not evac; WIA Oct. 

1.5/18; Ret. Jan. 9/19. 
Moore, Charles J.— .Id. in V. S.; 1, 2, 3, 1; WIA Oct. 11./18; DW Oct. 16/18; DSC. 



Officcr.s Who Served rcith the Fifth Division 407 

SEVENTH ENGINEEKS-<:Vn,/,„„p,/ 
Captains: — Continued 

Oshorne, Ernest L.— Jd. in U. S.,- 1, 2; Trfd. Anp I2/1H 

Parkhurst, Roger W.— Jd. Nov. 18/18; 7. 

IVter.son, Cscar R.— Jd. Aufj. 2()/18; 3, 7 

Rodman Fred E.-Jd. in U. S.; I, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. April 10/19. 

Rohee, Lawrence H. (M.C.)-.Td. in U. S.; 1; Trfd. July 3/18 

Snyder Willian, J.-Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; DS Div. Hq. Oct' 31 18 

Spear, Herbert C.-,Td. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 

Van I oan Willian, S.-Jd. Oct. 19/18,- 4, 5, 7; Trfd. March 10/19 

Wenzell, Richard W.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 

Winnia, Gilbert C— O'd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4. .5, 7 

W.xKldell, Charles E.— Att. in U. S.; Trfd. 'T„nc'2.5/18. 

First I-ieutexants: 

Brown, Louis C.-Jd. Aug. 2<i/18; 3, 4; WI.\ Oct. 14 18; DW Oct 18/18 

Buck ey, Delmar M. (D.C.)-Jd. in V. S.; 1; Trfd. Julv 11/18 

Burkhard, Edwm D. (M.C.)-Jd. in U. S.; Trfd. Aprir28/18 

Byers. James E.-,Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; WIA Oct. 14/18 ' 

Chaney, Adrian B.— Jd. Dec. 17/18; 7; Trfd Mav 9/19 

Cohen, Emanuel M.— Jd. May 8/19; 7 - / • 

Craufrle, Willian, H.-Jd. in U.'s.;'l,2, 4, .5, 7- Trfd \„ril 18/.q 

D-Arcy, Mealin E. H.-Jd. Sept. 2/18; 3; Trfd Oct S/js' ^ 

Daw.son Ralph F.(MX'.)-,Id. Sept. 14/18; 3; Trfd. Se,,t. 20/18 

Eastwood, Lews E.-Jd. July 24/18; 2, 3, 4, .5; Trfd Nov 14/18 

Engel, August M.-Jd. in V. S.; Trfd. June 29 18 ' ' 

Falanders. Edward M.-Jd. in V. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Julv 22/18 

Floyd, Florin W.-Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd.' March' 4/19 

Fluegal, Herman— Jd. in U. S.; Trfd. June 30/18 

Gates, Levi S.-Jd in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, ,5. 7; WIA Nov. 10 18; Not evac 

G,■a,^ Joseph ^V.-Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 4, .5; WIA Oct. 14/18; Not eva^.; WIA Nov. 10 18; 

Hawk, Glenn C.-,Id Sept. 19/18; 4, 7; WIA Oct. 21 18; Not evac. 
Hdlard, John A.-Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; Trfd. Sept. 2.5/18 
Hmton. Thoma.s— ,Id. Dec. 19/18- 7 ' / ■ 

Hoe^r Fred J.-Jd. Sept. (i/18;'3,'4, 5, 7; Trfd. Jan. l(i/I9. 
Hood, J. Parke-Jd. Dec. 17/18; 7; Trfd. Feb. (i/I9 
Hotard, Norman A.— ,Td. Dec. 17 18; 7; Trfd Mav '"V19 
K,n,mel, John M.-Jd. Aug. 31/18; 3, 4; Trfd. Oct 2-'/18 
Longer, Frederick J.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2 3 4 .5 7 
Lunny, William J.-Jd. in U. S. ; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug.' 29/18 

T:S1:::;;19''-'^'' ■^"^' ''^''-^ '• ^' ^-^^ ^'^^^ <>-■ 'Vl^; I... Nov. 20/18; 
McDerniott, Morgan B.-Jd. in V. S.; 4; WIA O.t. 19 18; DW Oct 30/19 
Mendenhall Fred.-Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3. 4, .5, 7; Trfd. Feb 28 19- DSC 
Mery Jacob L.-Jd. Sept 2/18; 3; Trfd. Sept. 20 18 
Moeller, Otto— Jd. in L. S. ; 1, 2, 3, 4 7 

Moynihan, Allan J.; Jd. July 24,18;'2. 4. 7- \V1 \ Oct IS/IH- H t v i. .o 
Murphy, Peter-Jd. Nov. 12/18; 7; TrM. Janl., 19 '^ ' ''"'■ ""'"■ ''''• 

Nolle, Robert W.-.ld. in V. S.; Trfd. June 29/18 
Peterson Harold J.-Jd. in U. S.; 1; Trfd. Julv 8/18. 
Purcell, Bruce-Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 12/18 

Robert.s, Stanley (Cl,aplain)-,rd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5- Trfd Nov 7 18 
Ronton, Richard W.-.ld. in V. S ; ,, 2; Trfd. Au^. 12;i8. '''• 

Sunt,, .Andrew J, (Cl,a,,lain)-.)d. Dec. 10/18; 7; Trfd. Ma,-ch 29/18 
Staples, Nayor A.—Td. in U. S.; 1, 2, 4, 5, 7- Trfd Mav 7/19 
Tucker, Willard O. (V.C.)-Jd. in V. S. ■ 1 1 5 7 
\ an der Valk, Nicholas— Jd. in [' S - 1 •> 4 .5 7" 
Vining, Ralph E.-Jd. Sept. 19/18; 457""' 
^ mnedge. Earl W.-Jd. April 18/18; Trfd. June .5/18. 



408 Histonj of the Fifth Division . 

SEVENTH ENGIXEEliS— ('r)H/;HH<-(/ 

FiBST Lieutenants: — Cantinued 

Weber, George P.— Jd. Dec. 17/18; 7; Trfd. May 7 IH. 

Wilson, Kifliard M.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; KIA Oct. lt/18. 

Wilson, Cliarles H. (M.C.)— Jd. July 20/18; 2, 3; Trfd. Se]it. 23/18. 

Woodman, Carl— Jd. Aug. G/IS; 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Ziegler, Lorenz H. (D.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, i, 5, 7. 

Second Lieutenants: 

Abrams, Samuel N.— Jd. June 3/18; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 1/18. 
Bean, Ellis H.— Jd. Feb. 18/19; 7. 
Bergeron, Lewis A. — Jd. Dec. 2(i/18; 7. 
Boyce, Charles S.— Att. April 22/18; Det. June 2.5/18. 
. Brattain, Paul A.— Jd. Jan. 31/19; 7. 

Brodil, Joseph L.— Jd. July 2V18; 2, 3; \\T.\ Se|)t. 13 18. 

Brue, Hans N.— .Id, in U. S.; Trfd. June 29/18. 

Brunei, Louis ,T.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. .Vug. 5, 18. 

Caldwell, James T.—Jd. April 8/18; 7. 

Christine, Gordon M.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 7. 

Claypoole, Ronald S.— Jd. Jan. 25/19; 7. 

CloVer, Charles W.— Jd. July 2V18; 2; Trfd. Aug. 12, 18. 

Emmons, Oliver J.— Jd. in V. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4., 5, 7. 

Fox, William A.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. Jan. l(i/]9. 

Glatzan, Albert M.— Jd. in I'. S.; 1, 2, 4, 7. 

Hildebrand, H. K,— Jd. Jan. 29/18; 7; Trfd. Feb. 10/19. 

Hill, George H.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 7. 

Kenworthy, William F.— Jd. Feb. 10/19; 7. 

KetchuiiuEdwin P.— Jd. Aug. 6/18; 2; Trfd. Aug. 16/18. 

Leidl, Loui.s— Jd. July 24/18; 2, 4; MIA Oct. 14/18. 

Lemons, Wendell \'. "( V.C.)— Jd. July 16/18; 2, 3; Trfd. Sept. 20/18. 

McKinnis, Charles— Jd. in V. S.; 1, 2, 3, 7. 

Mahla, William A.— .Td. in U. S. ; 1, 2, 3, 7. 

Mills, Hay J.— Jd. Feb. 1.5/19; 7. 

Millspaugh, Kenneth— Jd. Sept. 19/18; 4, 5; KIA Nav. 10/18. 

Nell, William B.— Jd. Dec. 19/18; 7; Trfd. Dec. 30/18. 

Parkes, Patton D.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 7. 

Phillip.s, Edward B.— Att. April 22/18; Det. June 2.5/18. 

Russel, Henry H.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 4; KL\ Oct. 14/18. 

Schoof, Fritz— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. July 19/18. 

Schultz, John C— ,Td. .April 18 18; 3; Trfd, Sept. 14/18. 

Smith, Albert E.— Jd. Jan. 9/19; 7. 

Sosnowski, Napoleon — Jd. in U. S. ; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Sponza, Jerome — Jd. in U. S. ; 1, 2, 3, 7. 

Stiles, Ezra C— Jd. Dec. 16/18; 7; Trfd. Dec. 30/18. 

Talbot, Henry B.— Jd. in U.S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 7; WIA Oct. 14, 18; Not evac; Trfd. April 

10/19. 
Wogcik, John— ,ld. Fel). 10/19; 7. 



SEVENTH ENGINEER TRAIN 
First Lieutenants: 

Murphy, Peter— .Id. Sept. 8/18; 3. 4, .5; Trfd. Nov. 13/18. 

Vinnecige, Earl M',— .Id. June 3/18; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. March 12/19. 

Second Lieitenants: 

Abrams, Samuel N.— ,Id. in U. S.; Trfd. June 5/18. 
Caldwell, James T.—Jd. Dec. 18'18; 7; Trfd. .Vpril 9,19. 
Talbot, Henry B. — Id. .\pril 9/19; 7. 



Officers Who Served tvith the Fifth Division 409 

THIRTEENTH MACHINE GUN BATTALION 

LlEUTENAKT CoLONEL: 

Walker, Walton H.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, i, 5, T. 

Major: 

Allen, Gilliert M.— Jd. in U. S.; 1; Tifd. July 4/18. 

Captains: 

Allen, Leven C— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; GIA Aug. 16/18. 

Cannon, Mimucan D. — Jd. in U. S. ; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Ford, 7\lexander L.— Jd. May 5/19; 7. 

Ha.skell, Frank E.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. July 22/18. 

McCracken, William G.-^d. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; Trfd. Oct. 9/18. 

Moroney, Thomas J.^d. in U. S.; 1, 2, 4, 5, 7; GIA Aug. 17/18; Ret. Sept. 2.5/18; Trfd. 

April 25/19. 
Stratton, Earnest K.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

FinsT Lieutenants: 

Aldridge, Charles J.— Jd. May 5/19; 7. 

Allen, George L., Jr.— Jd. Oct. 19/18; 4, 5, 7; Trfd. May 3/19. 

Applegate, Edward M.— Jd. May 4/19; 7. 

Brown, Jerome O.— Jd. May 4/19; 7. 

Burkhalter— Jd, in U. S.; i, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. May 3/19. 

Cunningham, Hugh J. — Jd. May 5/19; 7. 

Ehrle, Frederick C— Jd. in U."s.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

McDougal, Edward D.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; Trfd. Sept. 22/18. 

Mantel, Thomas G. (Chaplain)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; Trfd. Sept. 19/18. 

Mayer, Herbert B. — Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; Trfd. Sept. l(i/18. 

Mooney. Ralph E.— ,Id. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. July 22/18. 

Murphy, John J.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7. 

Ross, George T.— Jd. May 21/18; 1, 2, 3. 4, 5, 7. 

Ross, Minor J. (Chaplain)— Jd. May 10/19; 7. 

Schneitter, Theodore F.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 ; Trfd. May 4/19. 

Smith, Harry 1,.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; GIA Aug. 2(118; Ret. Aug. 22/18. 

Watts, George D.— Jd. in U. S.; 7. 

Second Lieutenants: 

Baker, George V.— Jd. Oct. 9/18; 4, 5, 7. 

Engelking, Lucas J. — Td. Nov. 14/18; 7. 

Inman, Percy E.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; WIA Oct. 14/18. 

McHard, Samuel A.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; WIA Oct. 14/18. 

Mann, John A.— Jd. Aug. 31/18; 3, 4; WI.V Oct. 14/18. 

Paradis, Davis C. R.— Jd. Feb. 2/19; 7. 

Poczontko, Joseph F.— Jd. April 19/19; 7. 

Reach, Jean C— Jd. Oct. 4/18; 4, 5, 7; Trfd. Jan. 28/19. 

Shapiro, Benjamin— Jd. Nov. 14/18; 7; Trfd. March 29/19. 

Stevens. Albert J.— Jd. Oct. (i/18; 4, 5, 7. 

Terry, Ralph S. — Td. Nov. 14/18; 7. 



NINTH FIELD BATTALION, SIGNAL CORPS 

Majors: 

Butler, Edward E.— Jd. Dec. 2/18; 7; Trfd. Feb. 1/19. 
Deems, Irving — Jd. March 13/19; 7. 

Hall, Henry W.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 29/18. 
Small, Deane B.— Jd. Sept. 5/18; 3, 4, 5; Trfd. Nov. 21/18. 
Temple, Hugh H.— Jd. Jan. 24/19; 7; Trfd. April 30/19. 



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NINTH FIKI.D BATTAIJDN. SKJNAL VOliPS^Contiitticl 

Captains: 

Bowe, Dennis J.— ,I<1. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 2t/18. 

Cansler, Louis— .Id. M;iy 21/18; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 21./18. 

Dorscy, Jolin W. — Id. April 9/19; 7. 

Flitcli, John C— .Id. in U. S.; 1, 2; 'I'rfd. .\ug. 21./18. 

Harri.son, ,Iolin \V. (M.C.)— .Id. in V. S.; 1, 2, 3, i, 5, 7. 

Joyce. Edward >I. — Id. May 21 18; 1, 2, .'}, I, .5, 7; Trfd. Dec. 12/18. 

Maloney, Kol)ert W.— Jd. Sept. 18/18; Trfd. Oct. 8/19. 

Morris," Joseph P.— Jd. March 13/19; 7; Trfd. March 29/19. 

Mun.son, Sanuiel H. — Jd. April 5/19; 7. 

O'Brien, Harry G.— Jd. Aug. 20/18; 2, 3, i; GIA Oct. 13 18. 

Schmidt, Kus.sell ,\.^Jd. April 30/19; 7. 

Staftord, Holland E.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, .5, 7; WIA Sept. 13/18; Not evac. 

SuUivfin, Jerouie B.— Jd. Sept. 5/18; 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. April 2/19. 

Wheaton, Robert S.— Jd. Nov. 11/18; Trfd. Nov. 24/18. 

FiBST Lieutenants: 

Adams, Franl^lln G.— Jd. Oct. lfi/18; -t, 5, 7; Trfd. May 8/19. 
Allen, Alfred A. (D.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, .3, L 5, 7. 
Curtis, John K.— Jd. Oct. l(i ,18; 4., .5, 7; Trfd. April .3(1 19. 
Evans, David W.— Jd. May 12/19; 7. 
Finan, Thomas G. — Jd. May 5/19; 7. 

Harris, Arthur C— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 7; Trfd. Feb. 11 19. 
Heitehew, Charles A. \V.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, i, 5, 7; Trfd. April 21/19. 
Lawrence, James— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; GIA Aug. 20/18; Not evac; Trfd. Sept. 24/18. 
Scheidell. Edward C.-^d. in U. S.; 1, 2, 5, 7. 
Sherman, Hoscoe— Jd. in L". S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. May 14/19. 
White, Edwin G.— Jd. April 30/19; 7. 

Zooman, Albert B.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; WIA Oct. 29/18; Ret. Jan. 5/19; Trfd. 
Jan. 1.5/19. 

Second Lieutenants: 

Cromwell, Oliver F. W.— Jd. March 14/19; 7. 

Darr, Paul H.— Jd. May 14/19; 7. 

Ely, Charles C, Jr.— Jd. Oct. 4/18; 4, 5, 7; Trfd. May 5 19. 

Metcalf, Franklin P.— Jd. May 9/19; 7. 

Kasmussen, Rasmus — Id. Dec. 20/18; 7; Trfd. May 15/19. 

Kichbourg, Richard M.— Jd. April 2,5/18; 7. 

Seagraves, Daniel R.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; Evac. sk. Oct. 26/18. 

Stover, Guy Z.— Jd. Jan. 26/19; 7. 

Williamson, Henry M.— Jd. in U. S. ; 1, 2, 3; Evac. sk. Oct. 8 18. 



FIFTH MILITARY POLICE 

(Since November 11, 1918) 
Captains: 

Burston, Bernard B. (D.C.)— Jd. May 4/19; 7. 

Fitzsimmons, Albert F.— Jd. Sept. 2.5/18; 4, .5. 7; 'I'rfd. May 1 19. 

Freeman, Charles C— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Quinnell, Earle D. (M.C.)— Jd. March 29/19; 7. 

First Lieutenants: 

Bowser, Wayland S.— Jd. in V. S.; 1, 2, 3. 4, 5, 7; WIA Oct. 17/18; Not evac; Trfd. 

March 26/19. 
Nolan. George D. — Id. Sejit. 10/18; 3, 4, 5, 7. 



Officers Who Served tcith the Fifth Division 411 

FIFTH MII.ITAUY POIACE—Coittlniied 

Second I^ieutenaxts: 

Andrake, John C— Jd. May 23/19; 7. 

Clarke, Leo G.— Jd. Jan. 29/19; 7. 

Lane, Ernest J.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4-, 5, 7; Trfd, Feb. 1.3, 19. 

Shepard, Barney L.— Jd. Jan. 8/19; 7; Trfd. March 9/19. 

Smith, George W.— Jd. May 24./19; T. 



FIFTH TRAINS HEADQUARTERS 

(Inchiding Fifth Military Police to November 11, 1918) 
Coi.oxEi. : 

Morrow, William M.— Jd. in V. S.; 1; Trfd. June 21/18. 

Lieutenant Colonels: 

CampbeU, Staley A.— Jd. Jan. 20/19; 7. 

Comstock, Harry E.— Jd. July 21/18; 2, 3, i. 5, 7; Trfd. N'ov. 30/18. 

Ely, Eugene J.^d. Nov. 30/18; 7; Trfd. Jan. 20/19. 

Majors: 

Clark, Dral E.— Jd. June 29/18; 1, 2; Trfd. July 21/18. 

Gill, William H.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Trfd. Nov. 10/18. 

Captains: 

Carmody, Robert E.— Jd. in U. S.; Trfd. May 22/19. 

Fisher. Kussel S.— Jd. June 1.5/18; 1, 2, 3, !■; Trfd. Oct. 23/18. 

Fitzsimnion.s, .\lbert F.— Jd. Sept. 25/18; 4., .5; Trfd. Nov. 11/18. 

Hayden, Claude J.— Jd. Aug. (i/18; 2, 3; Trfd. Oct. .5/18. 

McCracken, William G.— Jd. Oct. 23/18; 5, 7; Trfd. Dec. 5/18. 

Munro, George N.— Jd. July 6/18; 1, 2, 3, 4; KIA Oct. 15/18. 

Pearson, Alfred B.— Jd. Dec. 5/18; 7. 

Stickney, Whitman G. (M.C.)— Jd. Oct. 25/18; 5; Trfd. Nov. 2/18. 

Thomasson, Eugene W. — .Id. in V. S. ; Trfd. June 15/18. 

First Lieutenants: 

Bowser, Wayland S. — Id. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 1, 5; Wl A Oct. 17 18; Not evac. ; Trfd. Nov. 

11/18. 
Butts, Emmet D.-^Jd. May 4/19; 7. 
Cornish, Grube B.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Freeman, Charles C— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Trfd. Nov. 11/18. 
Nye, George E. (M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; Trfd. Oct. 15/18. 
Quinnell, Earle D. (M.C.)^Jd. Nov. 13/18; 7; Trfd. March 29/19. 
Shinn, John L.— Jd. in U. S. ; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. May 4 19. 
Wayhle, Harry C. (M.C.)— .Jd. Nov. 2/18; 5; Trfd. Nov. 13 18. 



FIFTH SUPPLY TRAIN 

Major: 

Clark, Oral E. (Inf.)— Jd. June (i, 18; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Capt.\ins: 

Allen, William (M.C.)— Jd. June 28/18; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 10/18. 

Auringer, Harold E. (M.C.)— Jd. Feb. 28/19; 7. 

Belcher, Taylor (Q.M.C.)-Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Heyn, Fred L. (Q.M.C.)-^Td. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. April 19 19. 

Lewis, R. Arnold ((f M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Seabrooke, William H. (Q.M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 



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FIFTH Sl'PFLY TRAIN*— t'o«(/n.«<'rf 

Captains: — Vonlinued 

Smith, Ikniaiiiin H. (T.C.)— Jd. Jan. 21/19; 7; Trfd. May 12/19. 
Swartz, Tasso \V. (Inf.)— Jd. June 7/18; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 18/18. 
William.s, Adrian D. (M.C.)— Jd. Oft. 3/18; 4, 5, 7. 
Yonk, Ewold J. (Q.M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, i, 5, 7; Trfd. May 13, 19. 

First Lieutenants: 

Caldwell, John H. (Q.M.C.)^Td. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, I, 5, 7; Trfd. May 5/19. 

Cornish, Gruhe B. (Chaplain)— Jd. Sept. 8/18; 3, +, 5, 7; Trfd. May 10/19. 

Hoftmastcr, Howard F., Jr. (Q.M.C.)— Jd. March S/19; 7; Trfd. April 21 19. 

Howe, William S. (Inf.)— Jd. June 7/18; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 8/18. 

Kilty, Reginald A. (Q.M.C.)^Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, i, 5, 7; Trfd. March 9 19. 

Lane, Frank R. (Inf.)— Jd. June 7/18; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. U/19. 

Milne, William S. (Q.M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, i, 5, 7. 

Morris, Joe H. (D.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Parker, Dean M. (Q.M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, i, 5, 7. 

Purman, Jo.seph W. (Q.M.C.)— Jd. in V. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Reidy, Michael J. (Inf.)— Jd. June 7/18; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 29/18. 

Telford, Percy K. (M.C.)— Jd. Feb. 16/19; 7; Trfd. March 8/19. 

Triml)le, Milton E. (Q.M.C.)— Jd. in U. S. ; I, 2, 3, 4, .5, 7. 

Ward, Samuel R. (Inf.)— Jd. June 7/18; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 29/18. 

Watkins, Ralph (Inf.)— Jd. May 16/19; 7. 

Wood, Kenneth C. (Q.M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. 7. 

Woodruff, LeRoy H. (M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; Trfd. Oct. 2/18. 

Second Lieutenants: 

Babcock, Harry S. (Q.M.C.)— Jd. Aug. 13 18; 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 
Badger, Lester" R. (Q.M.C.)— .Jd. June 28/18; 1, 2; Trfd. July 28/18. 
Baird, James E. (Q.M.C.)— Jd. June 28/18; 1, 2; Trfd. July 28/18. 
Blunt, Clark.son E, (Q.M.C.)— Jd. June 7/18; 1, 2, 3; Trfd. Oct. 9/18. 
Boesch, Walter C. (Inf.)— Jd. June 7/18; 1; Trfd. July 8/18. 
Cunningham, Russell C. (Q.M.C.) Jd. June 28/18; 1, 2; Trfd. July 28/18. 
Estridge, Arthur (Inf.)— Jd. May 16/19; 7. 

Gross, Elmer T. (Q.M.C.)— Jd. June 28/18; 1, 2; Trfd. July 28/18. 
Kembrough, William E. (Q.M.C.)— Jd. June 28 18; 1, 2; Trfd. July 28/18. 
Noble, William F. (Q.M.C.)— Jd. June 28/18; 1, 2; Trfd. July 28/18. 
Purcell. Thomas F. (Q.M.C.)— Jd. June 7/18; 1, 2; Trfd. July 28/18. 
Richard, Robert E. (Q.M.C.)— .Id. June 28/18; 1, 2; Trfd. July 28/18. 
Robinson, Newton (Inf.)— Jd. June 7/18; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 13/18. 
Schriver, Milton R. (Q.M.C.)— Jd. June 28/18; 1, 2; Trfd. July 28/18. 
Tronstrue, George H. (Q.M.C.)— Jd. June 28/18; 1, 2; Trfd. July 28/18. 



FIFTH SANITARY TRAIN 

Lieutenant Colonels: 

Carstarphen. William T.^Jd. April 18/19; 7; Trfd. May 26/19. 

Cole, Herbert C— Jd. March 2/19; 7; Trfd. May 26 19. 

Field, Henry M.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2. 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. March 1/19. 

Kieffer, George C— Jd. May 26/19; 7. 

Neil, Thomas J.— ,Td. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. March 18/19. 

Quigley, Frederic J.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. April 27/19. 

Shackelford. Robert B.— Jd. May 19/19; 7. 

Aaux, Carey J.— Jd. June 21/18; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. Jan. 3/19. 

Majors: 

Allen, William B.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Ashworth, Robert F.— iTd. May 6/19; 7. 

Benton, Fred Ci.— Jd. In T. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; Trfd. Oct. 26/18. 



Officers Who Served ivith the Fifth Division 413 

FIFTH SANITARY TRAIT^i—Cnnlmued 

M AJOHs : — < 'on I in ii cd 

Brvant, Charles S.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, T; Trfd. April 24./T9- 

Cleland, William D— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Dewey, Christian H.-^Id. May 6/19; 7. 

Drurv, Dana W.— Jd. July 1/18; I, 2, 3, 4; Trfd. Oct. 17/18. 

Elliott, John D.— Jd. June 24/18; 1, 2, 7; Trfd. Jan. 1/19. 

Hewitt, John E.^Jd. June 27/18; 1, 2; Trfd. July 22/18. 

Hamilton, Sanuiel, Jr., Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2. 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. May 21/19. 

Hooper, Rmmett L.^Id. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, -5, 7. 

Kidd, Alexander R.— Jd. Aug. 28/18; 3, 4, 5, 7. 

McFadven, Jame.s— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3. 4, 5, 7; Trfd. May 21/19. 

Norri.s,"Beniamin^rd. Nov. 29/18; 7; Trfd. Jan. 17/19. 

Patton, Edfjar A.— .Id. Sept. 28/18; 4, .5, 7; Trfd. Feb. 15/19. 

Pfeiffer, Albert— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4; Trfd. Oct. 27/18. 

Pool, Eugene— >Id. .\ug. 28/18; Trfd. Sept. 10/18. 

Quinn, James H.-Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. 7. 

Robison, John I.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; Trfd. Se|)t. 14/18. 

Stephenson, Junius W.— Jd. March 12/19; 7. 

Stickney. Whitman G.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, .5, 7. 

Captains: 

Arnest. Richard T.— Jd. May 15/19; 7. 

Bamford, Austin C. (D.C.)^Td. Feb. 21/19; 7; Trfd. April 1/19. 

Barlow, E. C— .Id. March 4/19; 7; Trfd. March 10/19. 

Bennowitz, Anthony H.— Jd. Dec. 1/18; 7; Trfd. Jan. 11/19. 

Bookmever, Ralph H.— Jd. Oct. 29/18; 5, 7; Trfd. Dec. 11/18. 

Brown, Coleman T. (D.C.)- Jd. July 22/18; 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. May 3/19. 

Burns, Ellis P.— .Id. in U. S.; 1, 2. 3, 4, S, 7; Trfd. May fi/19. 

Chase, Ross L. (D.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. Feb. 8/19. 

Chancy, Only J.— Jd. May 5/19; 7. 

Co.x, Roy H.— Jd. July 17/18; 2, 3, 4, 5; Trfd. Nov. 24/18. 

Dawson.' Ralph E.— Jd. June 2()/18; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. March 20/19. 

Earngev, Willard P.— Jd. May 17/19; 7. 

Ehrich,' William S.— Jd. in U.'s.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 18/18. 

Evans, Raymond M.— Jd. May 17/19; 7. 

Paris, William E.^Id. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7; Trfd. Jan. 1, 19. 

Farmer, Jlyron H.— Jd. March 12/19; 7. 

Faucette, Samuel T.— Jd. May 19/19; 7. 

Fly, James C— ,Id. May 17/19; 7. 

Eraser, Henry E.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

French, Edward H.— Jd. March 2/19; Trfd. March 24/19. 

Goodridge, Frederic G.^d. Aug. 19 '18; 2, 3, 4. 5, 7; Trfd. Dec. 2fi/18. 

Hall, Drew B. (Q.M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Hendrickson, Herman — Id. July 12/18; 1, 2, 3, 4. 5, 7; Trfd. April 24/19. 

Hunt, James P.— .Id. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. Dec. 2-5/18. 

Lancaster, William J.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. July 22/18. 

Lang, Nathaniel H. — Id. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Longwell, Benjamin J.— .Id. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; Trfd. Oct. 6/18. 

McCall, .lames' H.—Jd. June 2.5/18; 1, 2, 3; Trfd. Oct. 12/18. 

McCrumb, Ray R.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. April 28/19. 

McLeod, Alexander— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Melencamp, Noble E.— .Id. Aug. 7/18; 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Mercer, Ray-^Id. Sept. 16/18; Trfd. Sept. 21/18. 

Morton, Edward C— Jd. Sept. 14/18; 3; Trfd. Sept. 19/18. 

MuUens, Charles E. — Id. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. Dec. 20/18. 

Murphy, Joseph L.^Id. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 7. 

Neuendorf, Frank M.— Jd. July 4/18; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Newman, Richard J.— Jd. May 20/19; 7. 

Norris, Rolf C— Jd. in U. S.;"l, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 



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FIFTH SANITAKY J'HAIN— C'onnn«P(/ 

Cai'Tains: — ('oiiliiiKi il 

Oakley, Gurney O. (S.C.)-^d. June 21/18; I, 2, 3, I, 5, 7. 

Pence", George I,.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 7. 

Quinnell, Earle D.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4. 5; Tifd. X.iv. 22/18. 

Redmond, Jolin L.— Jd. May 18/19; 7. 

Rowley. Benjamin B.— Jd. Oct. 30/18; 5; Trfd. Nov. 9 18. 

Schwartz, Seymour C— Jd. Oct. 2/18; 4, 5, 7. 

Sears. Harry E.— Jd. in V. S.; 1, 2, 3; Trfd. Oct. 3/18. 

Short, ,Tohn"c. (Q.M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

SteiI.el, Loiii.s P.— Jd. in U. S ; 1, 2, 3, 4. 5, 7; Trfd. April 2.5/19. 

TonoUa, Edward H.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Trask, I.co S.— Jd. in U. S.; 1. 2, 3, 4, 5; Trfd. Nov. 2.5/18. 

Warner, John W.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 7; Trfd. April 19/19. 

Watson, Archie C— Jd. Jan. 22/19; 7. 

Wells, James R.— Jd. June 26/18; 1, 2, 3. 

Wilhite, Lee R.— ,Td. May 7/19; 7. 

Williams, Adrian D.— Jd. Aug. 28/18; 3; Trfd. Oct. 3/18. 

Williams, Thomas O.— Jd. Nov. 23/18; 7; Trfd. Dec. 13/18. 

Woodruff, I.eroy H.— Jd. Oct. 3/18; 4, 5, 7; Trfd. May 2/19. 

Young, Charles "H.—Jd. May 21 19; 7. 



First Lieutenants: 

Boudreau, Eugene N.— Jd. Sept. 13 18; 3; Trfd. Sept. 20/18. 

Clavpool, Harlan G.— Jd. May 17/19; 7. 

Corhett, Lacy W.— Jd. March 4/19; 7; Trfd. .\pril 27/19. 

Curti. Ralph's.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; Trfd. Scjit. 24/19. 

Ernest, Giftord (Chaplain)— >Id. Aug. 10 18; 2, 3, 4, .5, 7. 

Fletcher, George G.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 4, .5, 7; Trfd. Dec. 22/18. 

Flint, Oliver J.— Jd. Jan. 21/19; 7. 

Green, George G.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. l(i/18. 

Hand, Thomas E. (D.C.)— Jd. Feh. 15/19; 7; Trfd. March .5/19. 

Harmon, Charles M.— Jd. Sept. 1/18; 3, 4; Trfd. Oct. 24/18. 

Hart, Frank R.— Jd. March 3/19; 7. 

Hawes, George F.^Jd. Sept. 21/18; Trfd. Oct. 11 18. 

Hendricks. Francis G.— Trfd. March .5 19; 7; Trfd. March 14 19. 

Hilldrup, Don G.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, .5; Trfd. Nov. 4/18. 

Horton, Guv L. (D.C.)— Jd. July 12 '18; 1. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. Jan. 13/19. 

Hvson, Garrett L.— Jd. July 1.5/18; 2, 3; Trfd. Sept, 20 18. 

Jarrell, Foster— ,Td. Jan. 10/18; 7; Tfrd. VeU. 7 19. 

Lupton, Irving M.— Jd. July 1.5/18; 2, 3; Trfd. Sept. 20/18. 

Magce, Richard S.— Jd. in U. S.; 1; Trfd. June 24/18. 

Phillips. Francis A.— .Td. Jan. 22/19; 7; Trfd. May 11/19. 

Proper, Byron S. (D.C.)— ,Td. Aug. 14/18; 2. 3, 4. .5. 7; Trfd. March 4/19. 

Reddy, w'illiam G,— Jd. Aug. 7/18; 2, 3; Trfd. Sept. 20/18. 

Riley, Fred P.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

Scher, Maxwell— Jd. July 21/18; 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. ' 

Simpson, Harry M.— Jd. Aug. 5/18; 2, 3, 4, 5; Trfd. Nov. 28/18. 

St. Pierre. Henri E, (S.C.)— Jd. Fel). 14/19; 7. 

Temple, Arthur H.—Jd. Sept. 21/18; Trfd. Oct. 11/18. 

Thomas, Frank D.— .Id. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. Dec. 27/18. 

Thomjikins, James F. — Jd. March 2/19; 7. 

Vandament, Walter R.— Jd. Jan. 25/19; 7; Trfd. March Ki 19. 

Wayhle, Harry C— Jd. Oct. 27 18; 5, 7; Trfd. Jan. 11/19. 

Weaver, Maurice S.— Jd. in V. S.; 1, 7; Trfd. May 7/19. 

White, Clarence H.—Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3; Trfd. Oct. 2/18. 

Wilson, Charles H.— .Td. in U. S. ; 1, 2, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. Dee. 14/18. 

Yoho. Charles E.— Jd. Sept. 2/18; 3. 4, 5; Trfd. Nov. 29/18. 



Lieutenant Colonels: 



Officers Who Served rcifh the Fifth Division 415 

FIFTH AMMUNrriON TRAIN 



Comstock, Harry E.-^d. in U. S.; 2; Trfd. July 21/18 
West, R. John^d. in U. S. ; 2, 3, i; Trfd. Oct,' 25/18. 

Majors: 

Barker, Frederick A.— ,Td. Aug. 10/18; 2, 3. 1; Trfd Oct -'3/18 
Canipliell, Stalcy A.— Jd. in U. S.; 2; Trfd. July 18/18 
Dickson, Rayniond-Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, ,5, 6, 7; Trfd Jan "7 '19 
Hoiiser, Orra L.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 4, .5, T. 
Lorch, Robert B.—Jd. Aug. 19/18; 2, 3; Trfd. Sept 2G/18 
Lysaght, James R.— Jd. May 7/19; 7. 

Captains: 

Bacon, John F.-Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 4. .5, 7; Trfd. April 28/19 

Brinckerhoff, James E.— ,ld. Nov. 18/18; 7; Trfd. Dec 8/18 

Cowart, Walter G.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 4, 7. 

Dickey, Paul B.—Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. March 19/19 

EUiott, Benjamin R.— Jd. Aug. 24/18; 3, (J; Trfd. Oct. 14/18 

Gaines, William F.— Jd. in U. S. ; 2, 3, 7. 

Gentzkow, Cleon J. (M.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 

Kirkpatrick, Daniel--,Td. May fi/19; 7. 

Lees, Walter L.— Jd. in IT. s.; 2, 3, 6, 7; Trfd. May 7/19 

Magee, Richard S. (M.C.)— ,Jd. March 11/19; 7. 

Menozes, Harry E.— .Td. May 18/19; 7. ' 

Newsome. John P.— Jd. in u'. S.; 2. 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. Fel) 11/19 

Parker, Homer C— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 4, .5, 7; Trfd Feb 11/19 

Pawinski, Eugene J. (D.C.)— Jd. in U. S.; 2. 3, 4 5 7 

Pearson, Abe B.—Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3; Evac. .sk. Sept' 1.5/18 

Reese, John D.-Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3. 6, 7; Trfd. May lG/19. 

Reidy, Michael J.— Jd. Aug. 2fi/18; 3, 6, 7 

Roads, George M.-Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6, 7; Trfd. April 8/19 

Sloan. Paul M.-,Td. in U. S.; 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. May 14/19 

Snyder Charles R (M.C.)-Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 4, 5, 7;- Trfd. March 5/19. 

Sokcl, Louis J.— Jd. in U. S. ; 2, 3, 4, 6, 7. 

Sternhagen, Joseph — Jd. .\pril 23/19; 7. 

Swartz, Tasso W.— ,Jd. Aug. 19/18; 2, 3, fi, 7 

Ward, Samuel R.— Jd. Aug. 2()/18;'3.'6,'7;' Trfd May "1/19 

Westbrook. William— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 4; Trfd Oct ■'">'18 

Woodson. Ryland D.-Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd"jan 28/19 

^oung, Cyrus G.—Jd. in U. S.; 2; Trfd. Aug 6/18 

Young, Roger H.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

First Lieutenants: 

Bennett, William H.— Jd. in I'. S.; 2, 3, G, 7. 

Bisbee, Frank D.— ,Td. in U. S.; 2; Trfd. 'Aug. 20/18. 

Butts, Emmet D.-^d. April 6/19: 7; Trfd. May 3/19. 

Chapman, John W.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6. 

Corbett. Sidney— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 4, .5, 7; Trfd. May 21/19 

Haskell. Weston B.—Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6, 7. 

Hawkins, Benjamin— Jd. Nov. 22/18; 7; Trfd March 31/19 

Howard. Thomas D.-Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3. 4, 5, 7; Trfd May 28 '19 

Lackland, Rufus J.— Jd. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6, 7. " 

Magee, Robert B.—Jd. May 15/19; 7 ' ' 

Marcus, Carlton P.-Jd. Aug. 11/18; 2, 3; Trfd. Sept. 14/18 

Murphy, Edward P. (Chaplain)-Jd. Dec. 27/18; 7; Trfd May 16/19 

Owen, Robert H.— Jd. in U. S.; 2. 3. 6, 7 

Paine, Charle.s-,7d. Aug. 21/18; 2, 3. 7; Trfd. Dec. 30/18 

Smith, Andrew J.— Jd. Nov. 20/18; 7; Trfd. Dec. 8/18 



416 Histori/ of the Fiflh Division 

FIFTH AMMUNITION 'YUM'S— Continued 

First Lieutenants: — Cimtiiniftl 

Stevenson, Byrle B.-^Til. in U. S.; 2, 3, 6, 7. 
Tinsley, William— Jd. in U. S. ; 2, 3, !•, 5, 7. 
Webb, Thomas R.— Jd. May KJ/IS); 7. 
Wendt, Herbert C— Jd. May 14/19; '?. 

Second Lieutenants: 

Anderson. Aaron J. — Jd. May 17/19; 7. 

Baruth, Bernard K.— Jd. Nov. 29/18; 7. 

Bose, William C— Jd. Nov. 29/18; 7. 

Cooley, James W.— Jd. May 16/19; 7. 

Hell, "Elmer A.— ,Td. Nov. 27/18; 7. 

Hunt, Worley W.— Jd. Nov. 27/18; 7. 

Keller, David" A. (V.C.)— ,Jd. Sept. 27/18; (i, 7. 

Kimball, Douglas E.— Jd. Oct. 17/18; 4, 5, 7. 

Malton, John P.— Jd. May 16/19; 7. 

Moyer, Albert F.— Jd. Dec. 4/18; 7; Trfd. Dec. 21/18. 

Ross, William M.— ,Td. in U. S.; 2, 3, 4; Trfd. Oct. 23/18. 

Watts, Troy— Jd. in U. S.; 2, .3, 6, 7. 

Williams, Vvillard— Jd. ,Ian. 5/18; 7; Trfd. Feb. 18/19. 



FIFTH MOBILE ORnX.WCF, REP.\IR SHOP 

Captains: 

Chesley, Harry W.— Jd. in U. S.; Trfd. June 28/18. 

Ennis, Perry E.— Jd. July 30/18; 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 ; Trfd. Jan. 22/18. 

First Lieutenants: 

Barnes, George S.— Jd. June 21/18; 1, 2, 3, 4, .5, 7. 
Browne, Kenneth J.— Jd. in U. S. ; Trfd. July 31/18. 
Her.shey, Rus.scll M. L.— Jd. July 3(I'1H; 2, 3,' 6, 7. 

Second I^ieutexants: 

Corley, John S.— Jd. in U. S.; Trfd. Julv 31/18. 
Wrigiit, Waldo C— Jd. April 13/19; 7. 



FIFTH MOBILE VETERINARY SECTION 

First Lieutenants: 

Clarke, Harold— Jd. Sept. 19/ 18; 4, 5. 7; Trfd. March 20/19. 

Cox, Clifford— Jd. March 14/19; 7. 

Smith, Monte C— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2; Trfd. Aug. 1/18. 

Second Lieutenant: 

Tucker, Willard C— Jd. July 13/18; 2, 3; Trfd. Scj.t. 19/18. 



MOTOR TRANSPORT CORPS 

SERVICE PARK UNIT 322 
FitisT Lieutenant: 

Fred V. Carney— Jd. June 19/18; 1, 2, 3, 4, .5, 7. 



SERVICE PARK UNIT 393 
First Lieutenant: 



Wesley Ggden-TTd. Sept. 12/18; 3, 4, 5, 7. 



Officers Who Served xmth the Fifth Division 417 

SERVICE PARK UNIT 395 
First Lieutenant: 

Carl A. Windisch — Jd. March 19/19; 7. 



QUARTERMASTER UNITS 

SALES COMMISSARY UNIT 302 
FiBST Lieutenants: 

Catozzi, Alfred H.— Att. April 5/19; 7. 

Crandall, Fred R.— Att. Dec. 27/18; 7; Det. April 1/19. 

Kennedy, Frank C— Jd. April 1/19; 7. 

Second Lieutenants: 

Gies, George D.— Jd. in U. S.; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Trfd. Dec. 27/18. 

CLOTHING UNIT 30-1 
Second Lieutenant: 

Hawthorne, Adoniram J.— Jd. Sept. 4./18; 3, 4, 5, 7. 

CLOTHING AND BATH UNIT 323 
Second Lieutenants: 

Collins, Robert C— Jd. Jan. 13/19; 7; Trfd. May 18 19. 
Payson, Arthur H.— Jd. May 18/19; 7. 

MOBILE LAUNDRY COMPANY 319 
Second Lieutenant: 

Swanson, Clarence O.— .Id. May 26/19; 7. 

SALVAGE UNIT 301 
Second Lieutenant: 

Wilder, Frank B., Jr.— Jd. May 10/18; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 

SALVAGE UNIT 303 
Fihst Lieutenant: 

Weitznian, Andrew J. — Jd. May 1,5/19; 7. 

BAKERY COMPANY 322 
Second Lieutenant: 

Maple, Delmar— Jd. Jan. 10/19; 7. 



CONSTITUTION 

OF 

"THE SOCIETY OF THE FIFTH DIVISION, UNITED 

STATES ARMY, VETERANS OF THE 

WORI>D WAR" 

I. Name 

The name of this society shall he: "The Society of the Fifth 
Division, United States Army. ^"eteI■ans of the World War." 

II. Object 

The ohjects of this Society shall be: 

(a) To perpetuate and memorialize the valiant acts and patri- 
otic deeds of the Fifth Division: to electrify and unify that invisible 
curi'cnt of fellowship, friendship and conn-adeship moulded in the 
throes of war, and promote the interests and welfare of the members 
of the Society. 

(b) To publish and preserve the history of the accomplishments 
of the Fifth Division and set forth the gallant and heroic deeds of its 
officers and men. 

III. Membership 

iSIembcr.shijj in this Society shall be of three kinds, xVctive, Honor 
and Honorary. 

(a) Active Members: 

1. Those Avho served honorably as meml)ers of the Fifth Divi- 
sion prior to the Sig-nature of the Peace Treaty of the World War are 
elio-ible to become active members of this Society. 

•2. CiiAKTER [Members: Those eligible to become active mem- 
bers who join the Society on or before June 80, 1919, shall become 
and be known as Charter Members. 



420 Hisiorij of the Fifth Bivimm 

.'J. Lu'E INIembees: On payment of ten dollars (!j>10.00) all 
wild are eligible to heeoine aetive members shall beeome and be known 
as Life Members. 

(b) Honor Members: 

Those members of the Division, killed in aetion or who have 
died as the resnlt of wounds reeeived or disease eontraeted (prior to 
the signature of the Peaee Treaty of the \\^)rld \Var) in honorable 
service, shall be carried on the records of the Society as Honor 
Members and the nearest living relati\e shall be furnished with a 
certificate of such Honor Membershit. 

(c) Honorary Members: 

1. x\ll members of the American Ked Cross, Young Men's 
Christian Association, Knights of Columbus and Salvation Armj', 
or any other welfare organization, who served honorably overseas 
under assignment to the Fifth Division prior to the signature of the 
Peace Treaty. 

2. Any other persons whom the Society may elect. 
Honorarj" members are not retpiired to pay dues and are not 

entitled to vote. 

IV. ()r(!AN1ZATION 

1. Officers: The following ofKcers shall be elected annually by 
a majority vote of the active membei's pi-esent at the annual meet- 
ing in person, by j^roxy or by mail, each active iiieniber in good 
standing having one vote, voting to be by ballot: 

President 
Vice-President 
Secretary-Ti-easurer 
Historian 

and such honorary officers as the Society may elect. 

President: The President (or in his absence the Vice-Presi- 
dent) shall preside at the meetings of the Society. He shall be 
resjionsible for the administration of the Society in all its functions 
and imdertakings. 

Vice-President: The "N^ice-President shall perform the duties 
of President in the absence of that official. 

Secretary-Treasurer: The Secretary-Treasurer shall, in addi- 
tion to his other duties, be the Statistical Officer of the Society, 
being i-esponsible among other things for keeping a complete and 



Constitution of the Socict// of the Fifth Division 421 

up-to-date tile of tlie luiines and addresses of the members of the 
Society and the parties with whom the Society deals; he shall also 
be res])oiisible for keeping a separate list showing the members by 
gron])s in tlie several localities in wjiich thej' live and the sub-societies 
or sections into which they organize. He shall be responsible for 
keeping the minutes of all the meetings of the Society; shall keep a 
file of all correspondence of the Society and shall be responsii)le for 
conducting said correspondence; shall be responsible that all meet- 
ings of the Society are properly notified to all members in time for 
them to act on the notification, and shall circidate to all mem])ers all 
matters of common interest. He shall for this purpose publish a 
periodical if deemed feasible by the Executive Board. 

The Secretary-Treasurer shall further be responsible for the 
reception, disbursement and safe-keeping of all funds pertaining to 
the Society and shall render an annual accounting for the same whicli 
shall be distributed to all members of the Society. He shall arrange 
for a suitable bond wliich shall be approved by the Executive Board 
of the Society. He shall arrange for the auditing of his accounts 
semi-annually by a certified public accountant and shall disburse the 
funds of the Society only upon proper voucher countersigned l)y the 
President (or in his absence the Vice-President). 

The salary of the Secretary-Treasurer shall be fixed by the Ex- 
ecutive Board, payable monthly out of the general funds of the 
Society and shall run from date of qualification for office, provided, 
that for the first year of the life of the Society said salary shall not 
exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00) per annum. 

Historian: He shall be responsible for prejKiring, publish- 
ing and preserving all historical data pertaining to the Fifth Division 
and the Society, as well as the deeds of the ofi^cers and men thereof. 

Executive Boakd: There shall be a board known as the Execu- 
tive Board comijosed of five active members, said five active mem- 
bers to be elected at the annual meeting by a majority vote (jf the 
active members present in person, by proxy or by mail. 

This Board is hereby authorized and empowered to direct and 
conduct the business of the Society and to order such disbursements 
as it deems necessary, to conduct said business. 

General: All officers, including members of the Executive 
Board, shall hold office until their successors are duly elected and 
qualified. 

Xo person holding a salaried position as a Federal, State, County 
or Municipal official, and no person who is a candidate for any such 
official position, shall be eligible for election as a salaried officer of this 



122 History of the Fifth Division 

Society, or to liokl salaried office herein, jjrovided, however, that the 
officers elected at the initial meeting- of the Societj' shall hold office 
until their successors are duly elected. 

In the event of a vacancy in any of the offices of the Society, 
caused by death, resignation or otherwise, the Executive Board shall 
have power to fill said vacancy by an appointment which shall be 
valid until the next annual election. 

The first officers as above specified shall be elected at the con- 
tinued initial meeting of this Society adjourned from June 11, 1919, 
aiul shall hold (jffice until their successors are duly elected and 
qualified. 

V. Dues and Assessments 

1. Dues: All active members, except Life Members, shall pay 
annual dues of one dollar ($1.00) each. Applications for active 
membership not (lualifying as Charter JMembers shall pay an initia- 
tion fee of one dollar ($1.00). 

2. Assessments: Assessments may be levied upon active mem- 
bers of the Society by a two-thirds (2 3) vote of the active mem- 
bers thereof present in jierson, by jjroxy or by mail. 

VI. Emblem and Crest 

The emblem and the crest of this Society shall be the same as 
those adopted as the Fifth Division emblem and the Fifth Division 
crest, with propel- modification of inscription to conform to the re- 
quirements of the Society. 

VII. Meetings 

The (hites and ])laces of all annual meetings, excepting- the first, 
shall be fixed by the delegates at the previous annual meeting. The 
dates and ])laces of the first annual meeting and all special meetings 
shall be fixed by the Executive Board. 

A'^III. Amendments 

This constitution can be amended at any annual meeting, or a 
special meeting called for the ])urpose, by a two-thirds (2 3) vote of 
the active members of the Society present in person, by j^roxy or by 
mail. 

All amendments jiroposed shall be submitted to the Executive 
Board for approval. If approved, said Board shall present the same 



Consiiiui'ion of the Socici// of flic Fifth Division 423 

to a .special meeting called i'or the purpose or to the next annual meet- 
ii}<4\ for consideration. 

IX. Adoptiox 

This constitution shall he of full force and effect from the date 
of its adoption hy a majority vote of the dele<>ates accredited to the 
initial meeting of the Society. 

X. Headquakteks of the Society 
The permanent Hcad(|uarters of the Society shall he at Wash- 
ington^ D. C. 

XI. Branches of the Society 

Inasmuch as the memhers of the Society will he widely scat- 
tered, authority is herehy conferred to organize hranches of the 
Society in the several localities in which the memhers shall reside, 
said hranches to he known as "Camps/' which shall he given a nominal 
or numerical designation, or hoth. hy the Executive Board on 
application. 

XII. Constitutions and By-Laws of Branch Societies 

The Constitutions and By-Laws of Branch Societies shall he ap- 
proved hy the Executive Board of the Parent Organization hefore 
they shall he effecti\-e. 

This Constitution was adopted hy unanimous vote of the dele- 
gates of the Society assembled for the initial meeting of the "Society 
of the Fifth Division, United States Army, Veterans of the AVorld 
War," held at the Headquarters of the Fifth Division. U. S. A., 
EscH-sur-ALZETTE, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, on the eleventh 
and thirteenth da3's of June, one thousand, nine hundred and 
nineteen. 

ROGER H. WILLIAMS, 

Temporarv Chairman. 
W. J. SNYDER, 

Temporary Secretary. 



Thank you for 

STILL PHOTOGRAPHS. 

Pliotog'rapliic Section, Signal Corps, V. S. A. 
Regimental Headquarters, Seventli U. S. Engineers. 

AIRPLANE VIEWS. 

Air Service, Signal Corps, U. S. Army. 

ORIGINAL MAPS AND DIVISION CREST. 
Regimental Sergeant Major VV. B. Prince. 

COMPILATION. 

Lieuten.uit Kenyon Stevenson, 21st F. A., U. S. Army. 

TABLES AND STATISTICS. 

General Headquarters, Army and Corjjs Headquarters and the Statistical 
Section, Headquarters, Fifth Division. 

COVER DESIGN. 

Lt. Col. Williams, Asst. Chief of Staff, G-2, and Capt. W. J. Snyder, 
Engineers, Assistant to G-3. 

PRINTING ARRANGEMENTS AND PROOFREADING. 
Lt. Col. Herbert Parsons, G-2. 
Capt. W. J. Snyder, Engineers. 

PRINTING AND BINDINCi. 

Designed and jjrinted by Wynkooj) Il.illenbeck Crawford Co., New York. 

DISTRIBUTIONS. 

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